If you are over forty and could take a pill that would reverse physical aging by twenty or thirty years, would you take it?

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My question is purely theoretical, for fun and out of curiosity as obviously such technologies don't currently exist (although with advancements in AI some of them seem to be on the horizon). I have been surprised by how many friends have eagerly jumped on the GLP1 drugs for weight loss and how successful they have been so this has made me ponder how people would respond to such an anti-aging pill.

If you are forty or over and a pill existed which you could take that would reverse physical aging over a number of months (both internally and on a vanity/skin level) by twenty to thirty years, so you looked like a younger version of yourself, would you take it?

I absolutely would take such a pill if it was considered safe and effective, clinical trials had been successful and the treatment was approved by the relevant government agencies overseeing drug roll-outs.

YANBU - Yes, I would take a pill that would reverse physical aging.
YABU - No, I would not take such a pill.

I’m 48. Maybe 10 years, I’d consider it. I wouldn’t go further than that, I don’t want to look like I’m in my 20s, and definitely don’t want to look 18.

That said, I’m perfectly comfortable with ageing and how I look.

I feel the same.

I'm 46 and no.

I do kickboxing twice a week. I am fit and healthy, not as fast as I used to be, but I'm OK with that. Joints ache a bit. Hormones a bit all.over the place.

I don't understand the obsession with trying to be young when there's nothing wrong with getting older.

Ive had my time in my 20s/30s.

My mum is on her early 70s and is amazing. Exercise classes every week. Very sociable. My gran was the same and lived well into her 90s.

When we stop this stigma about ageing then life will be happier for so many.

Vanity no, but fix my knees, back and stop me getting chest pains and my hands and feet being sore and swelling- tempting!!!!

Absolutely. I like my face just fine but I'd love the energy/stamina I had when I was in my 20s and could do more than look at an alcoholic drink without feeling like I'm dying the next day!

Not right away, I'd probably wait 5-10 years to see what unforeseen effects might happen (social and economic as well as just medical) and then decide. I should probably be on WLI but I'm waiting a bit longer to see how things shake out longer term / if future better drugs become available soon.

Assuming the side effects are ones I'm happy with I'd take it. If my late OH was still around and refused to take it I'd also refuse though - I'd struggle being in a relationship where only one partner changed drastically.

I also have several disabilities, and if offered magic pills to cure them, there are some I'd refuse to take.

I'm happy with my appearance at 44. Probably had more energy at 20 but I was an anxious mess so I'll stay put i think!

I know I'm lucky to be physically well. Wish there was indeed a pill for all those mentioning chronic illness and pain, mobility issues etc x

I don’t want to live forever. Old age is no fun. So, personally, I would not want to add 20 years to my life-expectancy. I don’t really have any interest in looking younger than I am, either. I like the power of being a middle-aged, menopausal woman who does not give a fuck.

I suppose if I looked 15 I could save money on bus and train fares. Might have to get DH to buy me any drinks, though.

Exactly! You are still going to get older and go through it all.

I mean HRT was those drugs for me. Still dropped off a cliff looks wise (hello chin hair and bingo wings) but all the niggly health things - heart palpitations, aching joints, insomnia much better. Any more is too much. The picture of Dorian Grey, anyone?

Nope. Perfectly happy to look my age, in my late 50s.

No desire to be 25 again - or look it.

Plus it’s going to have to be 20 more working years at least, to cover the extra retirement years. No thank you.

Absolutely.
But imagine how much the pharmaceuticals would charge!

Probably not. I'm nearly 70, and I know my body is ageing, but it still does everything it needs to. But I look after it as well as I can, with daily walking (thanks dog) and twice weekly Pilates, plus I eat healthily. But I am only a very little fatter around the middle than I was 30 years ago, and I can still put my hands flat on the floor on a roll down.

But how is your eyesight?😊

Yes! I'm not bothered about looking middle aged, but I'm so sad that I'm too old for another child. If I could magic back my fertility and health by 20years I'd do it like a shot.

Nah I am quite happy to be and look 49 I am going to rock my older age. I am hoping my hair turns white like my Mums and Nans did and then I will put a toner on it and have wonderful hair (current hair is shit).

I much prefer how I look at 45, I think most people look better with some lines and more pronounced features, plus finding your look etc.
HOWEVER I would like to stay like this 😂 so can I take a pill for that!

It would be nice, assuming that I'd still be able to access the medication I take now (biologics) so that I don't waste another fifty years in varying degrees but constant pain.

And only having to buy single vision contacts and glasses, along with actually hearing silence instead of tinnitus would be a right result.

I don’t understand it either. You couldn’t pay me to be 25 again, yet so many want to go back to teens/20s. You can’t beat the look and confidence and sexuality of an older woman!

Just turning 40 and I don’t think that I look significantly different to how I looked in my 20s. Except for being about a stone heavier! I have noticed that I don’t have the same energy though. I would like the energy back more than anything else.

Yes, I want to be fitter and trust that i would be in a better position to provide for my family.

It's a no-brainer.

I mean I don't think it should exist but yeah I'd love not to have aching joints and long sightedness. I'd like to recover quicker from exercise, not have varicose veins, have a faster metabolism etc. etc.
Something like this would create a horrible situation of haves and have nots though.