LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam #368: Stem Cells for Youthful Skin, Healing, & Recovery | MSCs vs MUSE cells And When To Use Exosomes With Dr. Joy Kong
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Sep 9, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Dr. Joy Kong, a leading clinician and scientist in regenerative medicine, delves into the incredible potential of stem cells. She explains how younger stem cells are far superior, addressing everything from brain injuries to skin rejuvenation. Listeners learn about innovative techniques for delivering stem cells to treat neurological conditions and the fascinating role of exosomes in skincare. Dr. Kong also provides insights on the ethical considerations in stem cell therapy and the exciting future of anti-aging treatments.
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Stem Cells Target Root Causes
- Stem cell therapy treats systemic drivers like inflammation, immune dysregulation, and tissue damage rather than single organ symptoms.
- Dr. Joy Kong says this broader mechanism explains benefits across psychiatric, autoimmune, and organ conditions.
Use IV Cells For Very Acute Injuries
- For acute injuries (first ~48 hours) prefer systemic IV stem cells rather than direct local injection.
- Dr. Joy Kong says IV administration boosts whole-body response and avoids toxic local environments that kill cells.
Personal Rapid Recovery After Foot Break
- After breaking her calcaneus, Dr. Joy Kong added IV stem cells and saw daily range-of-motion gains accelerate from ~1° to 2–3° per day.
- She reports IV stem cells shortened her recovery and often halve surgical recovery times.