{"id":2187324,"date":"2025-12-04T21:48:57","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:48:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2187324"},"modified":"2025-12-04T21:48:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T21:48:57","slug":"kylie-jenner-seeks-stem-cell-therapy-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/kylie-jenner-seeks-stem-cell-therapy-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Kylie Jenner seeks stem cell therapy in Mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2%2F2025%2F12%2Fnewspress-collage-1foggptz5-1764881986466.jpg?quality%3D90%26strip%3Dall%261764866695\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Kylie Jenner is the latest A-lister hopping on the stem cell therapy bandwagon.<\/p>\n<p>The 28-year-old mom of two revealed that she recently underwent the procedure in the hopes of easing the \u201cbad chronic back pain\u201d that\u2019s plagued her for three years, since giving birth to son Aire.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNothing I tried seemed to help,\u201d Kylie wrote in a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/kyliejenner\/3779862958005145883\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dec. 4 Instagram Story<\/a>, saying she was inspired to explore stem cell therapy after hearing that sister Kim Kardashian found major relief from a similar treatment.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption>Kylie Jenner recently traveled to Mexico to undergo a therapy based on stem cells. <span class=\"credit\">Kylie Jenner \/ Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption>The non-invasive procedure has yet to be approved for use in the US. <span class=\"credit\">Kylie Jenner \/ Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kim<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNGY-AxxEdZ\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=b433a02e-7b83-4ab7-8cf4-4e4c3863568e&amp;img_index=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> shared her own stem cell journey in August<\/a>, telling her Instagram followers that she was in \u201cdebilitating pain\u201d after tearing her shoulder while weightlifting in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Like her sister, the Skims mogul said she \u201ctried everything to find relief\u201d before turning to stem cell therapy.<\/p>\n<p>Kim traveled to Mexico to be treated by Dr. Adeel Khan at one of his Eterna Health facilities, noting that stem cells \u201caren\u2019t yet accessible\u201d in the US.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>The 45-year-old reported that the results were \u201cimmediate,\u201d saying she\u2019d \u201cregained full range of motion, and my shoulder has felt completely normal ever since.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHearing how much relief Kim got gave me confidence to look into stem cell therapy,\u201d Kylie said.<\/p>\n<p>She also traveled to Mexico to see Khan and undergo the procedure, writing that she was \u201cso grateful for the opportunity and resources.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone\u2019s body is different, but this has been a huge step in my healing journey,\u201d the reality TV star added.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Kylie visited the same clinic for stem cell treatments as her sisters, Kim and Khloe Kardashian. <span class=\"credit\">Kylie Jenner \/ Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kylie and Kim\u2019s sister, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/khloekardashian\/p\/DN3kc87QrUH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Khlo\u00e9 Kardashian<\/a>, has also used stem cell therapy to help with \u201crecovery, inflammation and overall wellness.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And they\u2019re hardly alone. Pro athletes like <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2013\/04\/18\/yankees-a-rod-suggested-german-stem-cell-procedure-to-ufc-president\/\">Alex Rodriguez<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/blogs\/health\/2011\/09\/19\/peyton-mannings-stem-cell-hail-mary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peyton Manning<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/tennis\/story\/_\/id\/11853811\/rafael-nadal-receive-stem-cell-treatment-back-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rafael Nadal<\/a>, along with actors such as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cellmedicine.com\/joe-rogan-interview-mel-gibson-dr-riordan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mel Gibson<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/auragens.com\/actor-and-comedian-adam-devine-gets-stem-cell-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adam Devine<\/a>, are among the growing number of celebrities who say they\u2019ve seen benefits after traveling overseas for the treatment.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the procedure \u2014 including why it isn\u2019t available in the US.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">But first: What are stem cells?<\/h2>\n<p>They are the building blocks of the body, found in many different tissues, according to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/body\/24892-stem-cells\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cleveland Clinic<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Stem cells are unique because they can self-renew, making identical copies of themselves, and differentiate, transforming into specialized cells that perform specific functions, such as nerve, muscle or blood cells.<\/p>\n<p>These capabilities allow them to repair or replace cells that have been damaged or lost due to normal wear and tear, injury or disease.<\/p>\n<p>Stem cells come from several sources, including human embryos and, in smaller numbers, most adult tissues. Adult stem cells are more limited in their ability to differentiate compared to embryonic stem cells, but they play an important role in the body\u2019s natural tissue repair.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is stem cell therapy? <\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a form of regenerative medicine that uses the unique properties of stem cells to help heal injuries and treat disease, according to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/bone-marrow-transplant\/in-depth\/stem-cells\/art-20048117\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Mayo Clinic<\/a>. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Stem cell therapy aims to repair damaged tissue, treat diseases and regenerate cells to promote healing. <span class=\"credit\">Dimid \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The process involves harvesting stem cells \u2014 either from the patient\u2019s body, commonly from bone marrow or fat tissue, or from a donor \u2014 and processing them in a lab.<\/p>\n<p>These concentrated cells are injected into the injured area, where they can potentially help repair damaged tissue, reduce inflammation and even stimulate the body\u2019s immune system to promote healing.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignright\">\n\t<\/aside>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is stem cell therapy hard to access in the US?<\/h2>\n<p>Stem cell therapy is still a relatively new treatment.<\/p>\n<p>The only stem cell\u2013based therapies approved by the US Food and Drug Administration are for blood and immune system disorders, including blood cancers like leukemia, according to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nyscf.org\/stem-cell-basics\/understanding-stem-cell-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York Stem Cell Foundation<\/a> (NYSCF).<\/p>\n<p>That could change in the future. Clinical trials are underway to explore whether stem cells might one day help treat conditions ranging from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/11\/29\/health\/scientists-identify-potential-type-1-diabetes-cure-in-milestone-study\/\">Type 1 diabetes<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/12\/25\/health\/stem-cell-therapy-could-correct-heart-failure-in-children\/\">heart failure<\/a> and hearing loss to Alzheimer\u2019s and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2023\/11\/28\/health\/stem-cell-therapy-in-brain-to-curb-ms-shows-promise\/\">multiple sclerosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is \u2018stem cell tourism\u2019 \u2014 and why is it risky?<\/h2>\n<p>Frustrated by the slow pace of research translating into approved treatments, many Americans have <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/08\/09\/health\/anti-aging-enthusiasts-are-having-stem-cell-injections-in-their-knees-at-more-than-16k-a-pop\/\">traveled abroad to receive stem cell\u2013based therapies<\/a> that haven\u2019t been approved by the FDA.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"nyp-slideshow-modal-image wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><figcaption>Experts warn against traveling overseas for stem cell-based therapies that haven\u2019t been approved by federal regulators.  <span class=\"credit\">Kim Kardashian \/ Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These treatments are often marketed to vulnerable patients at high costs, promising relief for a wide range of health problems, including hair loss, back pain, arthritis and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/08\/06\/health\/woman-beats-deadly-brain-cancer-with-experimental-stem-cell-therapy\/\">cancer<\/a>. Experts say, however, that many of these procedures are unproven and carry serious risks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnproven stem cell procedures can lead to many harmful complications that can worsen your condition or introduce new ones,\u201d NYSCF <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nyscf.org\/stem-cell-basics\/understanding-stem-cell-treatments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">warns on its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor example, a stroke patient who received an unproven procedure <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2016\/06\/23\/health\/a-cautionary-tale-of-stem-cell-tourism.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ended up with a tumor<\/a>, and several patients who underwent an unproven procedure for age-related macular degeneration <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2017\/03\/15\/health\/eyes-stem-cells-injections.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lost their vision entirely<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>The problem isn\u2019t just overseas. Many clinics in the US also offer unapproved stem cell treatments, despite FDA warnings and regulatory crackdowns.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI would be very wary,\u201d Dr. Jeffrey Karp, chair of the anesthesiology department at Mass General Brigham and Harvard Medical School, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2025\/06\/05\/well\/stem-cell-therapy-health.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">told The New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese clinics often make exaggerated claims and skip crucial safety protocols,\u201d he continued, stressing that the unproven treatments pose a \u201cserious possibility of injury.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source celebrity.land \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kylie Jenner is the latest A-lister hopping on the stem cell therapy bandwagon. The 28-year-old mom of two revealed that she recently underwent the procedure in the hopes of easing the \u201cbad chronic back pain\u201d that\u2019s plagued her for three years, since giving birth to son Aire. \u201cNothing I tried seemed to help,\u201d Kylie wrote [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2187325,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25174],"tags":[23383,21751,422062,22271,22502,24159,22789,422063,305035,422064,23139,347587],"class_list":["post-2187324","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gossip","tag-cancer","tag-celebrities","tag-fda","tag-health","tag-khloe-kardashian","tag-kim-kardashian","tag-kylie-jenner","tag-medical-care","tag-mexico","tag-stem-cells","tag-travel","tag-wellness"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Kylie-Jenner-seeks-stem-cell-therapy-in-Mexico.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2187324"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2187326,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187324\/revisions\/2187326"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2187325"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2187324"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2187324"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2187324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}