At their annual meeting in Chicago on Monday, the American Medical Association echoed ACSH staffers assessment that there's no scientific evidence to justify the claims of anti-aging hormones, including the so-called bio-identicals touted by celebrity non-expert Suzanne Sommers.
This is a good thing for the AMA to recognize, says ACSH's Dr. Ruth Kava. I just hope it has an effect on public perception. These hormones are not just ineffective for their touted purpose, they can also be dangerous when used without medical direction.
At their annual meeting in Chicago on Monday, the American Medical Association echoed ACSH staffers assessment that there's no scientific evidence to justify the claims of anti-aging hormones, including the so-called bio-identicals touted by celebrity non-expert Suzanne Sommers.
This is a good thing for the AMA to recognize, says ACSH's Dr. Ruth Kava. I just hope it has an effect on public perception. These hormones are not just ineffective for their touted purpose, they can also be dangerous when used without medical direction.
