In the 2004 film, Three Extremes, Chinese actress Bai Ling raises an eyebrow at playing an unlicensed midwife from a fetus and a placenta. She sells it to wealthy women who believe that eating them will reverse the signs of aging.
Although Bai himself claims to be disgusted with the idea of eating placenta, there are rumors that many other celebrities are doing so in hopes of improving their health by restoring their youthful skin.
Singaporean actress Andew Seow, 36, has been waiting a long time to get her hands on the placenta. He said "I've seen people take it, and I believe it works." She said she had heard the story of young Taiwanese actress Lin Ching-hsia, 53, taught by her mother to "cut it and eat it with porridge". Then there was another unnamed actress, who, after giving birth, had "super skin, super breasts and super butt" as she was known to have eaten organs "full of amino acids and proteins," she said.
Although vegetarian, Seow does not think of eating something that, when raw, resembles a slimy heart. "The placenta," he said, "naturally comes out with the baby, if it is not used, it is simply useless."
Origin of Species
The placenta is a blood-rich organ that develops in female mammals during pregnancy. It represents the uterine wall and the half-fetal envelope, which is enclosed by a central rope. In the long run, it is about 18 cm long and 5 cm thick. It is removed during childbirth, which is part of the birth. Its function is to transfer oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus. It also releases carbon dioxide and waste from the fetus through the central rope that the mother will dispose of.
Dr Peter Chew, a consultant for cardiology and gynecology, says that although people have been talking about "frying, drying and eating placenta" for years, patients rarely ask to look after them. He said: "The placenta is full of hormones, so in theory, they have to repair their skin, even though there is no medical evidence to support this."
As for the possible side effects of eating it, he said "there is no danger, as it is your own organ." But in order to stay safe, he suggested cooking the placenta before use.
Dr Douglas Ong, a gynecologist, said the KK Women's Hospital (KKH) was "used to have placenta refrigerators whose contents were sold to cosmetics companies". KKH could not confirm his claim but a spokesman said that if it did exist, it would have been "a long time ago". Dr Ong claimed the practice stopped after 'HIV and other viruses arrived at the scene.'
She was uncomfortable with the mothers consuming their placenta, calling it "narrow cannibalism". She says: "Women will strive for beauty but there are other ways to achieve good skin."
Power of life
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) experts claim that the human placenta has been consumed by the Chinese for 2500 years.
Dr Low Chai Ling, medical director of an established medical institution, said "Chinese people believe it contains" qi "(Chinese for vitality) and uses it as a remedy for various issues such as fatigue, rejuvenating aging skin and promoting breast milk production" .
In Singapore, human placenta from China is available in dry form from a Chinese medical hall.
Professor Xu Yi Jun, a doctor from the well-known TCM Center, prescribes 2g to 3g of placental powder daily to improve blood fertility and circulation and make the body more resistant to disease.
You can also find them in general at a beauty salon in various forms. At a certain beauty salon at the Mandarin Hotel Shopping Arcade, it offers health tonics, facial essence and hair tonics that are said to contain human placenta. Another major spa chain triggers a placenta using sheep placenta as an "alternative to Botox".
According to a Health Science Authority (HSA) spokesperson, "placenta from both human and animal origin is now allowed in cosmetic products". However, "eye and dental product dealers are required to provide proof of security support". But as face creams and face masks are considered "low risk" products, they are not subject to HSA approval.
The Food Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States classifies animal extracts from organs such as potentially dangerous placenta.
Of the 12 doctors who spoke, only two admitted to treating placental extract, although one did not administer the injection.
While most doctors refrain from commenting on placenta and proper cosmetic merits, five, including Dr Chua Jun Jin, a consultant plastic surgeon at Mount Elizabeth Medical Center, agree that there is not enough medical evidence to show that it works.
Comparing placenta therapy to bird's nest and snake oil, Dr Chua said: "Some people may swear by it, but if it is a potent ingredient, some people will study it deeply."
One doctor, who chose to remain anonymous due to fear of reactions from other doctors, admitted to injecting the essence of the human placenta with demands in small quantities on the face and body. But "patients have to bring their own supply". He also didn't see any adverse effects. He believes the only reason the treatment is controversial is not because it is dangerous, but because "it was not taught in medical school, but only developed in medical practice".
Dr Wong Yok Meng, who specializes in detoxification and anti-aging drugs, has prescribed the treatment of human placenta for the past 10 years.
Although he said he did not inject placenta extract directly into the body, he prescribed oral and oral placenta extract to rejuvenate the skin of his patients, mostly women and over the age of 40.
She observes that the treatment "does not remove wrinkles, but helps to give the skin a youthful appearance by smoothing the lines and improving cell renewal".
The oral tablet for one month is around S $ 500, while the topical solution costs around S $ 100. Dr Wong said he did not see any adverse effects on any of his patients.
But one of the concerns of Dr Joyce Lim, a well-known dermatologist, is that the use of placental extracts in injections and medicines is that it involves "the transmission of genetic material and can cause allergies".
Indeed, in a case reported in the Yomiuri Shubun paper last January, a Japanese woman in her 40s developed acute liver disease after being injected with the essence of a human placenta at a Tokyo beauty center.
Perhaps, in the future before you consider eating this incredible special meal, stop and think if it is in danger of ruining your health in the name of beauty.
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