Celebrities flock to Mexico for for expensive anti-aging stem cell injections despite no evidence that it works

Mesenchymal stem cells, like those that  Mario Lopez, Brian Johnson, Khloé and Kim Kardashian and  embraced, being injected into knee of patient. Credit: Amaregenmed via CC-BY-SA-4.0
Mesenchymal stem cells, like those that Mario Lopez, Brian Johnson, Khloé and Kim Kardashian and embraced, being injected into knee of patient. Credit: Amaregenmed via CC-BY-SA-4.0

Celebrities are jetting out of the country in search of a pricey anti-aging craze that many claim is helping them dodge surgery, heal old injuries, and even turn back the clock.

The therapies, which can cost tens of thousands of dollars per round, generally involve infusions or injections using stem cells, plasma, or immune-system cells that proponents claim may help reduce inflammation, accelerate tissue repair, improve recovery, and potentially slow some visible signs of aging—though many treatments remain experimental and are not FDA-approved in the United States.

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Khloé Kardashian praised the procedures in an Instagram post, saying the [stem cell] treatments helped with “recovery, inflammation, and overall wellness,” before admitting the anti-aging perks may have been her favorite part.

“I’m in awe of the science and so hopeful for the future,” the 41-year-old wrote. “My dream is that one day treatments like this will be accessible and affordable to everyone, everywhere.”

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