In this video, Dr. Joy Kong discusses some common misconceptions and questions about stem cell therapy.
Dr. Joy Kong explains that using stem cells from one’s own body is not necessarily better than using stem cells from someone else, and that birth tissue-derived stem cells are often superior. She also cautions against getting large numbers of stem cells overseas, as expanding the cells can decrease their effectiveness and increase the risk of immune rejection.
Finally, Dr. Joy Kong emphasizes that stem cells work by providing signals to the body, not by directly becoming tissue, and that injecting stem cells locally can limit their potential benefits.