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Anti-Aging Antidotes: What Price Youth?
HORMONE CLAIMS POSSIBLE RISKS
DHEA Mood elevator; extends life; Short term: Acne, unwanted sex
increase muscle tone and sex traits, and irritability. Long
drive; reduces term: Liver damage
weight and improves memory. May accelerate cancer growth.
MELA-TONIN Sleep aid; prevents cancer; Short term: Confusion,
extends life. drowsiness, and headaches.
Long term: Exacerbates high-blood
pressure and cardiovascular
disease.
DATA: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING, BUSINESS WEEK
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