J Korean Med Assoc.  2005 Oct;48(10):1013-1021. 10.5124/jkma.2005.48.10.1013.

Safety, Efficacy and Limitations of Medical Use of Placental Extract

• Park NJ

• KMID: 2137846
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2005.48.10.1013

Abstract

About 90% of the ailments nowadays are thought to be due to reactive oxygen species(ROS), and thus the ROS-scavenging effect of the placenta may be effective in these conditions. By controlling the autonomic system, endocrine system, and stimulation of the immune system, the placenta has effects to improve various kinds of illnesses. However, there has not been a sufficient amount of data from systematic research on the therapeutic effectiveness of the placenta, and more attention from physicians and scientists is expected on this field to provide evidence for its usefulness on many intractable diseases, chronic diseases, and cancer. Besides, the placenta can play a role in anti-aging, rejuvenation, and esthetics without significant side effects. Thorough evaluation of the efficacy and the safety is needed to make placenta a promising therapeutic agent.

Keyword

Placental Extract; Safety; Efficacy

MeSH Terms

Chronic Disease
Endocrine System
Esthetics
Immune System
Oxygen
Placenta
Rejuvenation
Oxygen

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