Guides & resources
Plain-English guides to regenerative medicine — what the treatments are, what they cost, how they're regulated, and how to vet a clinic before you call one.
Stem Cell Basics
All stem cell basics →Autologous vs Allogeneic Stem Cell Sources
This guide explains the difference between using your own stem cells and donor stem cells. It covers sources, matching, and risks. Read this...
Stem Cell vs PRP: What Patients Should Know
Stem cell and PRP therapies use different methods to support the body. Most products marketed by clinics are not FDA-approved. Patients shou...
What Is Stem Cell Therapy? A Plain-English Guide
Stem cell clinics offer injections for pain and wellness. Most of these products lack FDA approval for these uses. This guide explains the f...
Treatment Guides
All treatment guides →BMAC (Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate), Explained
BMAC is a procedure where doctors draw bone marrow from a patient and inject it back into the body. This guide explains what the process inv...
Exosome Therapy: What Clinics Are Selling, Explained
Clinics market exosome products for various uses. Most are not FDA-approved. This guide explains what they are and what to ask.
PRP Therapy Explained: What Patients Need to Know
Platelet-rich plasma therapy uses a patient's own blood. Clinics offer it for joints, hair, and skin. Most uses are not FDA-approved. Read t...
Conditions
All conditions →Stem Cell Clinics: What Patients Should Know
Many clinics offer stem cell injections for orthopedic issues. Most of these products are not approved by the FDA. This guide explains what...
Stem Cell Clinics: What to Know Before You Go
Most stem cell products sold by clinics are not approved by the FDA. This guide explains what these therapies are and what questions you sho...
Stem Cell Joint Therapy: What Patients Should Know
Stem cell injections for joint pain are largely unapproved by the FDA. This guide explains what these clinics offer and what questions to as...
Cost & Insurance
All cost & insurance →Does Insurance Cover Stem Cell Therapy?
Most stem cell services at private clinics cost cash. Insurance rarely pays for them. Learn why and how to check your policy.
Stem Cell Therapy Costs: Why Prices Vary and What to Ask
Clinics charge cash for stem cell procedures. Prices change based on many factors. Most costs are not covered by insurance. Ask clear questi...
Safety & Regulation
All safety & regulation →FDA-Approved Stem Cell Therapies: What Patients Need to Know
Most stem cell products sold by clinics are not FDA-approved. Only a few therapies for blood disorders have clearance. Verify claims with yo...
How to Vet a Stem Cell Clinic Before You Book
Most stem cell products sold by clinics are not approved by the FDA. This guide helps you check credentials, understand risks, and ask the r...