Hormones are powerful chemicals that help keep our bodies working normally.
They are made naturally, by the body, and can affect us in far-reaching ways. Levels of some hormones decrease as a normal part of aging. In other cases, the body may fail to make enough of a hormone for other reasons. In either case, the body s hormone levels can be increased by taking hormone supplements pills, shots, or medicated skin patches. Unproven claims that taking these supplements can make people feel young again or that they can prevent aging have been appearing in the news.