Question 236 of 433
Has any supplement been proven to extend human life?
The short answer
No. Not one.
A few correct deficiencies. A few improve specific things, such as muscle strength or triglycerides. Several move aging “markers” slightly in the right direction. None has been shown in a human trial to make healthy people live longer. A claim of longer life needs a trial measuring longer life.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
NOT DEMONSTRATED — Healthy adults: supplements have not established extension of human lifespan.Evidence grade (draft mapping)FNot demonstrated / insufficientPart 17, Q236 · Part sources
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