Can Stem Cells Prevent Aging?
Can stem cell therapy delay the effects of aging? Is there any evidence? As of October 2020, there are more than 160 scientific publications on stem cell and anti-aging on PubMed.gov. That said, there is also a lot of confusion due to the overwhelming mixing of credible scientific information and marketing hypes available on the internet.
There are various stem cell products in the Malaysian market. However, not all of the products contain 'live' stem cells. For stem cells to stay alive, it must be stored in a 'liquid nitrogen storage'. Live stem cells need to be administered intra-venously or intra-muscularly in order to reach the target organ/s. Stem cells that are taken by the oral route will be digested and broken down in the stomach.
Stem Cell Therapy for Anti-Aging Research Update
Despite the fact that there are many published studies on stem cell therapy for anti-aging, major media has been slow to report the findings.
The first trial involved 15 frail patients, each received single MSC infusion of stem cells collected from adult bone marrow donors aged between 20 and 45 years old. The patients exhibited improved overall quality of life and fitness, as well as diminished tumor necrosis factor levels. The second trial was a double-blind, randomized study involving a placebo group. Aside from noting no adverse effects, the research team found the improvements to be “remarkable.”
- Yu Y. Application of Stem Cell Technology in Anti-aging and Aging-Related Diseases. Adv Exp Med Biol. 2018;1086:255-265
- Ivonne Hernandez Schulman, Wayne Balkan and Joshua M. Hare. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy for Aging Frailty. Front Nutr. 2018; 5: 108.
- Juan Antonio Fafián-Labora, Miriam Morente-López, and María C Arufe. Effect of aging on behaviour of mesenchymal stem cells. World J Stem Cells. 2019 Jun 26; 11(6): 337–346.
As a guide, the cost of mesenchymal stem cells in Malaysia may cost from MYR 50,000 to MYR 80,000 (USD 14,300) for 100 million cells.
A typical anti-aging stem cell therapy will include the following:
- Consultation
- Medical Check Up plus laboratory investigations
- Infusion of 100 million MSC (mesenchymal stem cells), usually umbilical cord origin (allogeneic)
- Post treatment stem cell supplements
- Post treatment assessment and follow-up
For anti-aging purposes, most stem cell therapy centres will use stem cells sourced from post-natal Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) which can differentiate into variety of cells of most organs such as muscles, blood cells, neurons, intestinal cells, pancreatic cells and liver cells.
- Extensive cell proliferation which can generate large quantities.
- Differentiation capability to become desired cell type as opposed to blood (hematopoietic) stem cells (which are already differentiated).
- Immune privilege which does not cause immune rejection.
- Potential benefits include but not limited to greater energy and stamina, improved memory, improved libido, less bone and joint pains, firmer skin and new coarser and darker hair.
There are many stem cell clinics out there and it may not be easy to select the right one. That's one of the reasons why we have filtered and shortlisted and selected a few stem cell clinics in Malaysia for you to choose. The stem cell clinics are based on Google Search Results, reviews and information available on blogs and forums.
Stem Cell Therapy Malaysia is a network of specially trained multi-disciplined medical doctors and specialists, providing advanced, research-driven, regenerative medicine treatments in Malaysia.
Stem Cell Therapy Malaysia has 9 partner clinics in Klang Valley i.e. Mid Valley City, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Life Care Medical Centre, Assunta Hospital, Publika KL, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Kajang.
Stem Cell Therapy Malaysia (HQ): Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 58000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Web: stemcell.aestheticsadvisor.com
WhatsApp: +60 12 - 299 8845
Cell Therapy Center is one of the Center of Excellence in UKM Medical Centre (UKMMC) which provides cell-based therapy including hematopoietic stem cells, lymphocytes, dendritic cells, mesenchymal stem cells and mononuclear cells to patients with blood cancers, bone marrow diseases and degenerative diseases. The Cell Therapy Centre has the aspiration to be among the world leaders in research and development (R&D) of cancer immunotherapy and regenerative medicine.
With 3 branches in Klang Valley, 2 in Kuala Lumpur and one in Petaling Jaya.
Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre - HQ
Address: Level 6, 8 & 9, Kenanga Tower, No. 237 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Maintain your vibrancy and vitality even as you age with medical grade stem cell therapy. Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre has a dedicated team of doctors and nurses and the ambience of a five star hotel equipped with the latest monitoring devices so you can feel assured of both safety and comfort. Our treatment includes follow-ups to ensure the best long-term outcome is achieved. Various package available, please enquire to know your best suited package.
The accumulated free radical damage that you sustain everyday increases over time and your body naturally responds with consequences of premature aging and degenerative diseases. Your body cells are attacked daily, thousands of times by these free radicals which reduce your quality of life that could be inverted with our stem cell therapy packages.
Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, CelesticaLife is an advanced wellness clinic specializing in preventive and regenerative medicine. Delivering personalized treatments to manage diseases and delay the onset of ageing, we aim to empower you to regain control of your health and your ageing process.
The team is deeply honored to be recognized as the ‘Best Anti-Ageing Service Provider in Asia Pacific” by the Global Health Awards in 2019. This serves as an affirmation of the patented technology and cellular treatments that the team has tirelessly worked on to give our clients nothing but the best treatments.
Complementing the wellness experience is CelesticaSpa, a health sanctuary which offers luxurious massages to improve well-being for a holistic wellness journey.
Equipped with the state-of-the-art and premium facilities along with highly skilled qualified and enthusiastic healthcare professionals, we provide tailor-made our healthcare services to match the specific needs of our clients according to their individual genetic profile and health history. With such combination, we are able to ensure the best positive desired outcome for every individual who seek healthcare and wellness expertise from us.
Mont Kiara Branch: L2-1, VERVE Shops, No. 8, Jalan Kiara 5, 50480 Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Stem Cell Therapy Asia is the marketing arm of Cytonex Sdn Bhd, a Bionexus status biotechnology research and development company with a focus on cellular therapeutics.
Disclaimer: The stem cell clinics have been arranged in no particular order.
Cautionary Remarks
In real medicine, results are not guaranteed and there are no cure-alls. Real research is published in peer-reviewed journals, and you can search the journals via PubMed or Google Scholar.
Please remember that this article is not a substitute for medical advice from a qualified medical doctor in Malaysia. To know more about stem cell therapy for anti aging in Malaysia, please feel free to contact us >
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