Dr. Joy Kong, a stem-cell specialist in Los Angeles, argues that your own stem cells age with you, accumulating damage. Umbilical-cord-derived stem cells outperform adult stem cells in anti-inflammatory effects, neural protection, telomere length, and cancer resistance, making them safer for anti-aging treatment across ages 25 to 65.
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I'm going to tell you something about stem cell therapy that will surprise you. I'm Dr. Joy Kong, a triple board-certified stem cell specialist with my own clinic here in Los Angeles. My clinic specializes in treatments that include stem cells, exosomes, and peptides, all the cutting-edge technologies that help you look and feel younger. A lot of people think that using your own stem cells is better than using other people's. Just because a cell comes from your own body doesn't make it better. Whether you're 25 or 65, your stem cells age with you. They experience the same environmental exposures, sun damage, junk food, alcohol, and air pollutions, cells degrade on all fronts: the DNA, cell signaling, and mitochondria. Side-by-side comparisons show that umbilical cord-derived stem cells outperform adult stem cells from fat or bone marrow. They have stronger anti-inflammatory effects, offer more neural protection with wider differentiation potentials, with longer telomeres, and are more protective against cancer. In my opinion, they're more potent and safer than older cells derived from an older person's body. What are your thoughts on this? Drop any questions below and I'll do best to answer.