Joy Kong, MD, explains that stem cells work mainly by signaling the body to make new cells, not by replacing damaged tissue directly. Mesenchymal stem cells can become bone, muscle, tendon, or nerve tissue. IV delivery reaches your whole body through the spleen and lymph system, while injecting locally limits where they can help.
It's outdated, but people still believe that stem cells work by becoming the tissue that you're trying to repair. Even some doctors still believe this. I'm Dr. Joy, a triple board certified stem cell specialist and longevity expert. Research has shown repeatedly that these cells work not by becoming the tissue they're trying to repair, but by sending signals that your body can hear in order to make new cells to replenish the tissue. Almost like little messengers. Once the cells is in the body, they have a homing mechanism and can get to the area that they're trying to repair. It is true that mesenchymal stem is very common type we use these days. Can become bone, muscle, tendons, neurons, or even liver cells. But that's not the main reason why they work. Injecting stem cells into one location actually limit their actions. But when you put the cells into your bloodstream now, they can go anywhere, including your spleen and your peripheral lymphoid system, invoking your whole body to come to your rescue. So when you put the cells into a localized area, I see this a missed opportunity. Have you done stem cell therapy? Drop me any questions below and I'll answer them.
