Khloe Kardashian’s stem cell therapy: wellness breakthrough or celeb indulgence?

IN A WORLD where health and wellness trends often blur the lines between innovation and exclusivity, Khloe Kardashian's recent journey into Muse stem cell therapy is sparking both curiosity and controversy.

- VUYILE MADWANTSI

The 41-year-old reality star and wellness advocate followed her sister Kim Kardashian's lead by travelling to Los Cabos, Mexico, for this cutting-edge regenerative treatment.

While Khloe excitedly shared her experience on social media, calling it “next level” for recovery, inflammation and anti-ageing, the reaction from the public has been mixed, ranging from awe to outrage.

What is Muse stem cell therapy?

Muse stem cells, short for multilin-eage-differentiating stress-enduring cells, are a type of adult stem cell discovered in 2010 by Dr Mari Dezaw and her team at Tohoku University in Japan.

These cells, found in bone marrow and other tissues, have shown potential in repairing damaged tissues, reducing inflammation and promoting overall healing.

According to a research study published in MDPI Journals, Muse cells are constantly circulating in your blood, like little repair workers on standby. When your body experiences damage or illness, those cells sense a distress signal (from a protein called S1P that injured tissues release).

Muse cells then rush to the injured area and start repairing it.

What makes them unique is that they can transform into nearly any type of cell in your body, skin, muscle, nerve cells, you name it, while avoiding errors that might cause problems.

Unlike other types of stem cells, Muse cells don’t form tumours or trigger strong immune reactions, so you won't need long-term immune-sup-