Khloe Kardashian Explores Stem Cell Therapy In Mexico

Khloe Kardashian, 41, the reality TV star and entrepreneur, recently described having a pioneering stem cell treatment in Mexico, and interest has been piqued around the future of wellness and anti-aging treatments. Khloe shared her journey on Instagram as she set off to undergo a muse stem cell procedure, which is not approved or offered in the United States.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star said the treatment targets improved recovery, decreased inflammation, and overall well-being, something she feels is an advantageous addition to her already gym-heavy routine. "I work out 5 days a week, so having something to help with recovery, inflammation and overall wellness is next level. Not to mention the bonus of anti-aging (maybe my favorite perk)," Khloe captioned her post on August 27, mentioning that there were aging benefits, joking that it could possibly be her favorite one.

Treatment with stem cells has captured the public's and media's interest as a new frontier in medicine. Stem cells are special cells that can replicate themselves and differentiate into other, more specialized cells, a kind of internal repair system that helps drive the case that stem cells can treat diseases like blood cancer and other blood disorders, medical experts said. Although research is ongoing regarding their broader uses, including anti-aging, regenerative medicine, and wellness treatments like the one Khloe received, these are considered experimental and have yet to be approved by U.S. regulators.

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Khloe's decision to go overseas is indicative of a growing trend among people seeking new treatments in countries with less restrictive medical regulations. "My dream is that one day treatments like this will be accessible and affordable to everyone, everywhere," the celebrity continued. "I know what a privilege this treatment is, and I feel so incredibly blessed we were able to receive it and with such great care."

By discussing this now, it not only demonstrates her own vested interest in personal health and wellness, but also, for such a time as this, that a world of tomorrow is possible where cell regenerative treatments could potentially factor into recovery, longevity, and quality of life. For some fans, Khloe's path may prompt questions about stem cell therapies, their potential, and the evolution of the world of wellness medicine.

Such is the case with the rise of stem cell therapy. As our interest in things like regenerative medicine increases, Kardashian's foray into the field provides a surprisingly intimate and rare view into how celebrities are testing the waters of medical innovation whether or not they like the idea and, in the process, laying down tracks for larger conversations about the medical innovations to come, and about what they mean for everyone, not just the rich and famous.