How safe is stem cell therapy? If you think about getting one, but are terrified of what might go wrong, this episode is for you.

As someone who’s worked with regenerative medicine for years, I understand the excitement—and the concerns. From immune reactions to infection risks, misinformation can, most of the time, fuel fear.

But here’s the truth: only two things matter in stem cell therapy—the quality of the cells and where to put them.

In this week’s episode, I explain exactly what can go wrong—and what needs to go right—for stem cell therapy to work without harmful side effects.

From the source of your cells to the way they’re injected into your body, I break down everything you need to know about stem cell therapy side effects.

You’ll also learn why umbilical cord-derived stem cells are currently the gold standard, the 2018 Livyon contamination case, and how using your own aging stem cells could pose serious risks.

Listen in and find out what every patient should know before undergoing stem cell therapy.

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Risks of using your own aging cells (00:27)

Is umbilical cord stem cell therapy safe? (05:34)

Livyon incident and contamination (07:38)

Dangers of cell expansion (09:58)

Role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) (12:25)

Injection areas during stem cell therapy matter (14:23)

Cold and flu as side effects (18:06)

Can stem cell therapy cause a rash? (21:52)

Fatigue or vasovagal reactions (24:19)

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Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

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Are you tired of popping pills with zero results? Thinking about natural supplements but don’t know where to start? Today’s guest takes the guesswork out of it.

Lucas Aoun, an Australian naturopath, biohacker, and founder of Boost Your Energy and INB4 Supps, didn’t just wonder which supplements work—he tested over 400 of them on himself.

In this week’s episode, we dive deep into the wild world of biohacking. Lucas shares how he optimized his testosterone naturally (no TRT), replaced alcohol with a dopamine/GABA stack, and found natural solutions for anxiety, depression, and low energy—all backed by science and bloodwork.

We’ll also be talking about:

• Why some supplements may be doing more harm than good
• The amino acid that crushes cravings and boosts dopamine
• The concept of cosmetic neurology (yes, it’s a thing) and how to actually use it
• How icing your testes can (seriously) boost testosterone

… and so much more!

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in!

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Lucas Aoun (01:16)

Why megadosing on supplements is risky (02:55)

Boost your brain performance with natural supplements (07:43)

The truth about medicinal mushrooms (17:00)

Beating depression and anxiety naturally (21:39)

Traditional medicine vs. modern clinical standards (32:46)

Hormone optimization natural tips (38:37)

Weight loss and endurance supplements (45:51)

Lucas’s take on methylene blue (53:21)

Final thoughts (56:12)

Additional Resources:

✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/

✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/

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Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.

In this week’s episode of The Dr. Joy Kong Podcast, I sit down with a fellow expert, the amazing Dr. Scott Martin.

Dr. Martin is a pioneer in regenerative medicine who has consulted for multiple biotech companies and advocates for holistic, patient-centered care.

Together, he and I will be discussing the common misconceptions in the industry, including whether birth tissue products truly contain live cells, if some professionals in the field are exploiting patients for profit, and why these problems have gone unaddressed for far too long.

We will also be talking about:

• The ethics behind using birth tissue in stem cell treatments
• The personal attacks I have suffered as a regenerative medicine doctor
• Why the future of regenerative medicine lies in patient outcomes, not product sales

… and a lot more!

Are you ready?

Let’s dive in.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Dr. Scott Martin's background and contributions (02:05)

Challenges in regenerative medicine (03:37)

Regulatory and market challenges (08:11)

Autologous vs. Allogeneic biologics (15:50)

Manipulation of scientific literature (22:05)

Manipulated research methods in autologous biologic studies (37:57)

Ethical discussion: providing all options in biologic treatments. (1:10:08)

Closing remarks (1:26:30)

Additional Resources:

✨ Learn more about how to live a long and pain-free life: https://joykongmd.com/

✨ Follow me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoy/

✨ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/

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Dr. Joy Kong is a regenerative medicine and anti-aging expert. Her podcast is part of her mission to reduce suffering and elevate happiness. Join us every week for the latest holistic health insights that will help you live a long and pain-free life.