Fountain of Youth

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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.

Also Known As

youth serum
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A poetic name for that mythical protein shake we hope actually bulks up lean body mass while turning back the clock. Who needs warm-ups when you've got a magic potion and a few reps left in the tank? "Let's hope the Fountain of Youth tastes like creatine because gains shouldn't age."

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?!"

Imagine sipping on a magical elixir that turns back your biological clock, but only if you're into time travel powered by silicon chips and cryogenic sleepovers. The quest for this mythical beverage is step one; step two is figuring out how to live forever with impeccable WiFi. "Bro, when I finally find the Fountain of Youth, I'm freezing myself until we perfect brain uploading."

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