AMA adopts new policy against anti-aging hormones
By Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) - The American Medical Association says there's no scientific proof to back up claims of anti-aging hormones.
At their annual meeting in Chicago on Monday, AMA delegates adopted a new policy on products such as HGH, DHEA and testosterone used as aging remedies. With HGH, or human growth hormone, the AMA says evidence suggests long-term use can present more risks than benefits. The risks include tissue swelling and diabetes. And the AMA says there's no credible evidence that other hormones, so-called bio-identicals, are safer than traditional estrogen and progesterone products. The traditional hormones are only recommended for menopause symptoms at the lowest possible dose because of long-term health risks. The AMA says anti-aging hormone promoters need rigorous studies to prove, or disprove, their claims. |
Weather & Traffic
Current Temp
45.0 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Weather & TrafficUpload directly from your mobile device. Learn how Stay ConnectedYouNews
This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled.
Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
|
Viewer PollMost Popular
|
Copyright © 2009
140 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 370,
Seattle,
WA
98109
Contact Us | Advertise with Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Public Filing Report | DTV Report | ABC
Copyright © 2008 Fisher Communications, Inc.
Powered by Broadcast Interactive Media.
