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

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.

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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.

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.

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“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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