Stem Cells
THE GLAM – Why Melissa Khan loves it
Stem cells can be used to regenerate or repair damaged tissue and organs. You're literally giving new life to challenged areas of your body.
THE SCIENCE – Why Dr. Khan recommends It
Stem cells are the body's raw materials — cells from which all other cells with specialized functions are generated. Under the right conditions in the body or a laboratory, stem cells divide to form more cells called daughter cells. These daughter cells either become new stem cells (self-renewal) or become specialized cells (differentiation) with a more specific function, such as blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle cells or bone cells. No other cell in the body has the natural ability to generate new cell types.
Stem cells are obtained from several different sources –such as amniotic fluid, umbilical cord blood, and fat cells.