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Acclaimed British actor and comedian John Cleese has gone public about using an experimental anti-aging treatment.
In an interview with Saga Magazinethe 84-year-old Monty Python co-creator has revealed that he spends around £17,000 a year on private stem cell therapy.
Despite his youthful appearance, experts warn that such treatments are not only ineffective, but can also pose serious health risks, including cancer.
Private clinics often operate without proper regulatory oversight
Private clinics offering stem cell treatments often operate within a legal gray area, especially in countries like the United States and Switzerland.
Anna Couturier of EuroGCT, a European consortium focused on gene and cell therapy information, warns that these clinics could function without proper regulatory oversight and scientific cooperation. .
She also stressed that they often do not disclose procedures and results, exploiting the public’s limited understanding of this complex science.
Stem cells can self-renew and transform into any type of cell
Stem cells are known for their unique ability to self-renew and transform into all types of cells in the human body, and hold promise for repairing damaged or lost tissue.
They have been successfully used to treat leukemia patients by replacing diseased bone marrow, said John Frampton, a stem cell biologist at the University of Birmingham. The method is “tried, tested and proven to be effective.”
But experts have warned against the unproven application of stem cells in anti-aging treatments, citing potential health risks.
Stem cell therapy can cause tumors and inflammation
Some stem cell therapies promise to restore collagen in the face, despite the lack of substantial evidence to support these claims.
Professor Frampton warns that if not properly controlled, stem cells can grow uncontrollably and form tumors known as teratomas.
Darius Videla, professor of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine at the University of Reading, also warned of risks associated with the way these cells are administered.
