Evidence supporting the use of: Placenta
For the health condition: Aging (prevention)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Placenta, particularly human and animal placenta extracts, has been used in traditional medicine systems, especially in East Asian cultures, for centuries to promote vitality, rejuvenation, and anti-aging. In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), placenta (commonly referred to as "Zi He Che") is believed to nourish blood, enhance energy (Qi), and slow the aging process. These uses are based largely on anecdotal evidence and long-standing cultural practices rather than rigorous scientific validation.
Modern commercial products containing placental extracts (from sheep, deer, or human sources) are marketed for their purported anti-aging properties, such as improving skin elasticity, reducing wrinkles, and enhancing overall skin appearance. Some laboratory studies suggest that placental extracts may contain growth factors, cytokines, and nutrients that could contribute to skin regeneration and repair. However, the majority of available research consists of small-scale studies, in vitro experiments, or animal data, and robust clinical evidence in humans remains limited.
Overall, while the use of placenta for anti-aging is deeply rooted in tradition and supported by some preliminary studies, there is a lack of high-quality, large-scale clinical trials to conclusively validate its efficacy and safety for preventing aging in humans.
Other ingredients used for Aging (prevention)
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)7-Keto-DHEA
acai berry
acetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalus
beta-carotene
brussel sprouts
carrot
catalase
cauliflower
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
curcumin
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
ginkgo biloba
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
l-carnosine
lutein
magnesium
matcha
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
protein
quercetin
resveratrol
rhodiola
sardines
selenium
silicon
soybean
trans-pterostilbene
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
watermelon
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
cistanche
dodder
royal jelly
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
yerba mate
goji berry
algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
8-Prenylnaringenin
Antler
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Anserine
Avocado
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Allantoin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
anthocyanosides
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Brassica
Bioflavonoids
Bird's nest
Carnosine
Curcuminoid
Cruciferous
Cycloastragenol
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Carotene (unspecified)
Dunaliella salina
Dismutase
DHEA
Dunaliella
Epidermal Growth Factor
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Flavonoids
fibroblast growth factor