Gerovital

A popular supplement in the 1950′s, Gerovital is a nootropic substance that was once marketed as being an anti aging treatment. Soon after its invention it became wildly popular. Celebrities, artisits and statesmen such as Marlene Dietrich, Salvador Dali and John F Kennedy all underwent treatment with the drug in the hope of staying younger for longer.

In the 1960′s the drug was discredited as being ineffective as an anti aging treatment and it has been prohibited from importation into the United States since 1982. Some claim that although the drug does not slow the aging process, it may nonetheless aid in memory function.

What Is In Gerovital?

The active ingredient in Gerovital is Procaine, also known as Novocaine. It is typically used as a local anasthetic. Other ingredients in Gerovital include benzoic acid, potassium metabusulfate and disodium phosphate.

How Does Gerovtial Perform In Clinical Trials?

A wide range of cilinical trials were conducted on Gerovital in the 60′s and 70′s. Some results indicated that Gerovital was an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease, others claimed that it helped alleviate depression. Still other studies concluded that Gerovital had no value whatsoever as a treatment of the elderly, the diseased or the depressed.

Is Gerovital Safe?

In some users Gerovital may cause low blood pressure, respitory difficulties and even convulsions. Whilst some claim that Gerovital and its variant Gerovital H-3 are safe, the fact that it is not approved for public by the FDA throws severe doubts on those claims. Some clinical trials concluded that exposure to procaine and other ingredients in Gerovital could lead to kidney failure or allergic reaction to local anasthetics.

Any person considering taking Gerovital should exercise the utmost caution and seek FDA approved alternative treatments for the condition which ails them.

How Do I Buy Gerovital?

Gerovital is commonly marketed as GH-3, or GeroVital H3 and is often referred to as a health supplement. GH-3 which does not include procaine is not banned by the FDA.

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