Endocrinology & Disorders

Stem Cell Treatment

Many stem cell treatments are unproven and still experimental.. In recent years, there have been many “stem cell clinics,” both in the United States and around the world, that offer various “stem cell treatments” that are not scientifically proven and not regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These clinics mostly claim to use stem cells from one’s own body fat, bone marrow, and blood, although some use cells from amniotic fluid, placental tissue, umbilical cord tissue, and even unknown sources of cells from other donors. It is unknown whether the cells used are actually stem cells. These clinics tend to engage in false marketing to the public, with promises that stem cell treatments can improve cosmetic appearance as well as help a variety of conditions ranging from arthritis to autism.