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Kim Kardashian’s Mexico Stem Cell Endorsement Draws Backlash Over Cost and Safety

She revealed her use of unapproved Muse stem cells in Mexico to treat injuries, drawing scrutiny over its steep cost and potential health dangers.

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Overview

  • Kardashian posted on Instagram that Muse cell therapy with Dr. Adeel Khan at Eterna Health restored her shoulder mobility from a 2023 weightlifting tear and relieved years of chronic back pain.
  • The procedure, not available in the United States, carries a price tag of $4,000 to $15,000 per session, excluding travel and related expenses.
  • In her post, she advised followers to conduct their own research and consult medical professionals, acknowledging the treatment may not be suitable or accessible for everyone.
  • Social media users criticized her for promoting a therapy they cannot afford, calling attention to the socioeconomic divide in access to experimental treatments.
  • Health authorities including the FDA and WHO have cautioned that unapproved stem cell therapies can pose risks such as infection, tissue rejection and tumor formation.