opinion: the detaining of the very young? [View all]
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Young blood transfusion refers to transfusing blood specifically from a young person into an older one with the intention of creating a health benefit. The efficacy and safety of young blood transfusions for anti-aging purposes remain a subject of debate in the scientific community, with limited clinical evidence in humans. There are also concerns of harm. While some preclinical studies on animals suggest potential benefits, there is a lack of robust clinical evidence to support its use in humans. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in 2019, cautioned "consumers against receiving young donor plasma infusions" stating that they are an "unproven treatment".
This multimillionaire entrepreneur infused himself with blood from his 17-year-old son in a quest to stay young forever
https://www.businessinsider.com/millionaire-bryan-johnson-swapped-blood-with-teenage-son-young-blood-2023-5
Are Rich People Already Infusing Themselves With Young Blood?
https://www.vice.com/en/article/are-rich-people-already-infusing-themselves-with-young-blood/
Over the summer it became apparent that Silicon Valley wingnut Peter Thiel was fascinated with the prospect of extending his life by transfusing the blood of younger humans into his veins. This revelation (although not shocking given Thiels notorious oddities and obsession with fringe elixirs) touched off a storm of cheap vampire-joke headlines. But it also put a spotlight on the trove of research that sparked Thiels literal bloodluststudies showing that mice infused with the blood of their youngers experienced signs of rejuvenation and statistically longer lives.