Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health

Should women take anti-aging drugs?

Asked by:Gem

Asked on:Mar 30, 2026 02:14 AM

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  • Flavia Flavia

    Mar 30, 2026

      Anti-aging drugs: Be careful if you take too much, they may be poisonous

      In the past ten years, drugs with anti-aging effects have emerged one after another. Due to large doses and long-term use of anti-aging drugs, the number of toxic and side effects caused by them has increased. According to outpatient responses, the following toxic and side effects of anti-aging drugs should be taken into consideration.

      Vitamin E (tocopherol): Large doses (more than 100 mg per day) and long-term use may cause various non-specific discomforts. Use for more than 6 months may easily cause platelet aggregation, thrombosis and other adverse reactions. The daily dosage exceeds 400 mg and the medication is taken for more than 1 year, especially when used together with estrogen, the chance of inducing thrombophlebitis is greatly increased.

      Vitamin C: After taking in large doses, it can produce diarrhea , as well as causing cystine precipitation or oxalate stone formation in the urinary tract.

      Penicillamine: Long-term use can irritate the kidneys and cause leukopenia.

      Trace elements: If the content in the human body is too high, it can cause many adverse consequences. Too much zinc can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Excessive cobalt is toxic to the myocardium, causing heart failure and death. Excessive selenium can cause baldness, nail abnormalities, skin Depigmentation, etc.; selenium poisoning may cause gastrointestinal disorders, dizziness, loss of sexual desire, fatigue, nerve Allergies, mental depression, etc. Animal experiments show that selenium can also cause embryonic malformations. Too much iron in the human body can have significant adverse effects on the pancreas and gonads.

      Anti-aging Chinese medicine: Although this type of Chinese medicine is known to be low-toxic or non-toxic, it should not be abused. For example, ginseng is listed as a top product for delaying aging, but using it in large doses (such as taking more than 3 grams of ginseng root daily) can cause "ginseng abuse syndrome." Newborns taking ginseng 0. 6-0. 9 grams can cause poisoning. Deer Antler Essence Injection can cause rash, anaphylactic shock, acute cardiogenic cerebral hypoxia syndrome, palpitation, vomiting, nausea, stomach ache , exfoliative dermatitis, etc. Danshen injection can cause Menorrhagia , general fatigue, drowsiness, headache, nasal mucosa bleeding, gum bleeding, etc.

      Although honey is a must-have product for longevity in ancient and modern times, poisoning accidents also occur frequently. Paroxysmal spasms, restlessness, and even respiratory paralysis may also occur after taking Polygonum multiflorum. Some compound preparations of anti-aging traditional Chinese medicines should also be taken with caution for long periods of time. Excessive consumption of Shuangbaosu (containing ginseng and bee jelly) can put the central nervous system in an extremely excited state and easily lead to mania. Liuwei Dihuang Pills can cause Urticaria Type drug eruption. The traditional formula of ginseng health pills contains cinnabar, which may cause mercury poisoning if used for a long time.

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