Deer placenta extract

Tier 3 — weak evidence · Anti-aging · Collagen · Women's health

Marketed in Southeast Asia as an anti-aging and beauty supplement. Contains growth factors, collagen, and hormones. No controlled clinical trials support oral consumption for anti-aging or any health benefit. Oral growth factors are digested in the stomach before reaching target tissues. Concerns about prion transmission, contamination, and undeclared hormones. Extremely expensive with no evidence base.

Dose: No evidence-based dose; marketed products typically suggest 1–2 capsules daily; no clinical trial support