未经证实的抗衰老药物流行，缺乏临床证据引忧
Last year, a well-known tech entrepreneur shared his experience with an anti-aging drug. He hoped it would slow his aging. But soon, he developed skin infections and other health issues. He stopped the treatment. His story quickly spread online, inspiring others to try similar unproven therapies. This case shows a growing trend: wealthy people testing unproven longevity treatments on themselves.
Longevity doctors warn this creates a "shadow phase two" problem. Normally, new drugs go through careful clinical trials. But these self-experimenters bypass that process. Their personal stories become popular reference points. One clinic founder said, "We are seeing a dangerous shift where personal anecdotes replace clinical data." People then follow these unvalidated protocols, thinking they are safe.
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