Stem cell therapy is currently widely discussed because it has various benefits, and is believed to be a future treatment for treating various diseases.
Through the Indonesia Wellness Tourism International Festival (IWTIF) 2024, the Director of Stem Cell and Cancer Institute at PT Kalbe and President Director - Development and Regenic Stem Cell Factory at PT Bifarma Adiluhung, dr. Sandy Q Lintang, M. Biomed also gave his response. Let's take a look!
Stem cells are parent cells that have the ability to reproduce themselves and change into various types of cells.
Stem cell therapy is a therapy that is given with living cells, it should be given through an infusion into our body so that the cells remain alive and can work.
"Stem cells themselves work in the body through the active ingredients they release, namely secretome and exosome, with three main functions, namely as an anti-inflammatory, balancing the immune system, and regenerating our damaged body cells into new cells in the body," said Doctor Sandy Q Lintang, M. Biomed.
Sandy said, if we experience pain, fever, fall, or injury, the natural stem cells in the body will work optimally to overcome and make repairs.
"Of course, with increasing age, stem cells become older. When we get older, the function of stem cells decreases, both in quantity and quality," Sandy added.
In order for the stem cells in the body to remain healthy, the way to do it is to maintain a healthy lifestyle. If not, then damage can occur that is increasingly widespread due to aging conditions.
Furthermore, he also touched on the matter of choosing stem cell therapy.
Sandy said, stem cell therapy should be given through an infusion into the body so that the cells remain alive and can work.
Meanwhile, products that are claimed to be stem cells but enter the body by drinking, either in the form of capsules, tablets, or powder, are certainly not stem cells.
Stem cell therapy depends on the source, in this case there are various sources of stem cells that are given to the human body.
Sandy also reminded the public to be careful in choosing the source of stem cell therapy.
One of the stem cell therapies that must be watched out for is that which comes from embryos or fetuses, because ethically and religiously it is prohibited and also carries the risk of malignancy.
On the other hand, he said, those that come from adult tissue, such as fat, bone marrow, are the safest. Another source can be from the baby's umbilical cord.
"Stem cells that come from adult cells or tissue, then genetically manipulated to become young stem cells like embryos are pluripotent stem cells called iPSC (induced Pluripotent Stem Cells)," Sandy explained.
"I heard that there were offers from individuals selling these pluripotent stem cells. Be careful, this type of stem cell is dangerous because it can cause malignancy," he added.
He emphasized that the best stem cells come from the umbilical cord, which can be used to overcome all damage or problems with body organs.
Safe and quality stem cells are produced by the drug industry or pharmaceutical industry, because stem cells are part of biological drug products.
In addition, the industry must have a CPOB (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification from BPOM. These two things are important to ensure the safety and effectiveness or expected improvement in stem cell therapy.
Furthermore, he also recommends stem cells in trusted places, such as Etnaprana Wellness Clinic which offers stem cells with etnaprana.
The reason is, there is a union between etnaprana, a cultural concept that has been carried out for generations in Indonesia starting from aromatherapy, massage and combined with medical technology, such as stem cells so that balance occurs.
So, what are the advantages of stem cells with etnaprana?
Its effectiveness, stem cells and secretome can repair systems in the body. Plus etnaprana, of course, is safe.
"Of course we choose the right stem cell product," said Dr. Sandy.
"Apart from Covid-19, there are many other benefits such as hair loss, beauty, and wellness," he added.
In terms of healing duration, stem cells with etnaprana are much more effective and faster because they are assisted by various natural ingredients.
"Well, etnaprana made that offer, why am I very interested in collaborating with etnaprana, I am very happy. Of course, it requires aromatherapy because people who are sick usually have high stress levels," explained Dr. Sandy.
Regarding the difference in time span, compared to ordinary stem cells, stem cells with etnaprana have a faster time because they are assisted by natural ingredients such as aromatherapy, massage and so on.
"In the process of stem cells decreasing due to a bad lifestyle, so it must be combined with etnaprana treatment," said Sandy.
"The healing time of stem cells using etnaprana is certainly faster than regular stem cells," he added.
For those of you who are interested in stem cell treatment with etnaprana, you can directly visit Etnaprana Wellness Clinic for more information, let's book now and do the treatment!