Why people use it: Longevity biohackers have latched onto Epitalon as an anti-aging therapy, largely because of its purported ability to support our telomeres
The limited efficacy has several explanations including tumors employing alternative modes of angiogenesis and development of resistance mechanisms
The clinical effect of warfarin, eg, on the International Normalized Ratio (INR), reflects a decrease in the concentration of the prothrombin complex of clotting factors
Limited human self-experiments note mild injection-site discomfort, brief headaches, and occasional nausea
Several authors of the studies are company-affiliated. This is important to know because, even though this doesnt completely discredit the research, it does mean that there is potential for bias
he is a consultant for AbbVie, Amgen, Celgene, Dermira, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, Regeneron, Sun Pharmaceuticals and Valeant Pharmaceuticals