Medically reviewed by
Umbilical cord tissue stem cells are the subject of clinical research looking at treatments for lung disease, Alzheimer's, Autism, heart disease, hair loss, and more. In the case of personal injury or physical ailments, these can potentially be extremely helpful.
To learn more in depth, check out our post Cord Blood vs. Cord Tissue: What’s the Difference?
The placenta is rich with Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) and Amniotic Epithelial Cells (AECs).
The umbilical cord is rich with powerful stem cells - Hematopoietic Stem Cells (HSCs) to be precise.
The FDA approves cord blood stem cells as a treatment for 85+ diseases, and this number is constantly increasing as clinical trials make more notable discoveries surrounding stem cell use.
We are quick. Like, really quick.