Definition
An allusion to mythical waters that restore youth; often used to describe anti-aging treatments or breakthroughs.
Example
"If scientists discover the Fountain of Youth in a lab, I'll be the first in line."
Etymology
Originates from various legends and folklore about magical waters.
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Ah, the mythological swimming pool of de-aging, beloved by the credulous and marketed by the dubious. If this isn’t just professional hydration marketing, let me know when FDA-inspected time machines go on sale. "Did you hear? The Fountain of Youth was discovered; somewhere next to those Bigfoot sighting statistics."
If you encounter a miraculous anti-aging solution, just remember they haven't passed stringent safety assessments or completed thorough risk-benefit analyses. Better to consult with someone who isn't selling magic water. "When it comes to the Fountain of Youth, remember: always check for drug interactions first."
It's essentially a metaphor used by people who haven't yet quantified the optimal number of milliliters they think it takes to reverse aging, probably because they got distracted reading meta-analyses. Expect to see it on the cover of your next supplement targeting a 'youthful inner glow.' "I wonder what the Fountain of Youth's effect size is in double-blind studies. Am I right?!"
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