Evidence supporting the use of: Gerovital H3
For the health condition: Wrinkles
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
Gerovital H3 is primarily used to support or treat wrinkles based on traditional claims rather than robust scientific evidence. Developed in the 1950s by Romanian physician Ana Aslan, Gerovital H3 contains procaine hydrochloride as its main active ingredient. It gained popularity in Eastern Europe and among some celebrities as an "anti-aging" remedy, with anecdotal reports suggesting improvements in skin appearance and reduction of wrinkles. However, the scientific rationale for its effectiveness in wrinkle reduction is weak. Clinical studies on Gerovital H3's efficacy are limited, often methodologically flawed, and have not been widely reproduced or accepted by the broader medical community. Regulatory agencies such as the US FDA have not approved Gerovital H3 for anti-aging or wrinkle treatment due to insufficient evidence. Most claims about its benefits stem from tradition, historical use, and promotional materials rather than rigorous research. In summary, while Gerovital H3 continues to be marketed for its supposed anti-wrinkle properties, the evidence supporting these claims is minimal and largely rooted in tradition rather than validated science.
Other ingredients used for Wrinkles
Almond fruitAloe vera
Alpha hydroxy acids
alpha-lipoic acid
anthocyanins
apricot
argan nut oil
ascorbyl palmitate
astaxanthin
avocado
beta-carotene
blueberry
Carnosine
Centella triterpenes
cocoa butter
collagen
cryptoxanthin
cycloastragenol
d-alpha tocopherol
equol (proprietary)
ferulic acid
flavanols
flavanones
flavones
fo-ti
genistein
Gerovital H3
Glabridin
Glycolic acid
Glycosylceramides
grape
green tea
Haematococcus pluvialis
hyaluronic acid
hydroxytyrosol
Idebenone
jojoba oil
L-carnosine
lycopene
Matcha
mixed carotenoids
Mulberroside A
Neem tree
Phytoene
Phytofluene
polymethoxylated flavones
procyanidin
procyanidol
resveratrol
silica
silicon
Urolithin A
Ursolic Acid
vitamin A
vitamin C
Walnut
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
Other health conditions supported by Gerovital H3
Aging (prevention)Fatigue
Nervous Exhaustion
Wrinkles
