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REGENERATIVE SCIENCE &
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tem cells are the building blocks of the human body. Stem cells are the seedlings of mature cells that comprise our tissues, blood, organs, and muscles. A special type of stem cell, Pluripotent stem cells, are the only cells that can change or convert to any cell our body needs for repair and regeneration. Scientists have discovered that as we age, our stem cell activity drops. At age 35 we lose 50% of our stem cells, and after age 60, stem cells and their activity drops to less than 10%. This explains why people age so rapidly starting at age 65. Young people rebound from injuries fast, they are more active, exhibit more energy and enthusiasm. Older adults can regain some of
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these traits, by embracing a daily routine of healthy diet and regular exercise. Yet, even so, many people, including health and wellness professionals struggle with the ravages of aging, or the painful, lingering after-effects of a past injury. Regenerative science or what is known as longevity science is a new frontier of health and wellness. Stem cells were only discovered in 1961 by two Canadians, biophysicist James Till and cellular biologist Ernest McCulloch. Since then, bio-tech firms are perfecting ways of harvesting, growing stem cells. Doctors are now able to transplant and inject stem cells to address a variety of health conditions, joint pain, cancer, injuries. However, VIVARESTON.COM
