In this episode of the Rare Wellness Podcast, host Dr. Jamie Lewis breaks down the science behind exosomes, cutting through the hype to explain what they actually do — and what they don’t do — in regenerative medicine.

Exosomes have rapidly gained attention in the wellness and orthopedic space, often advertised as injectable solutions for pain, injury, and anti-aging. But the real story is far more nuanced 🔬. Dr. Lewis explains that exosomes are biological messengers, not living cells — and that true healing requires activating your body’s own regenerative systems 🧬.

🔑 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

✅ What exosomes are and how they function as cellular “text messages”

✅ Why platelets act as your body’s first responders 🚒

✅ The critical role of stem cells as the “general contractors” of healing 🏗️

✅ Why exogenous (donor-derived) exosomes don’t align with how biology actually works

✅ The FDA’s position on off-the-shelf exosome products ⚠️

✅ Why autologous regenerative therapies are biologically sound approaches

Dr. Lewis uses clear analogies and real-world examples to explain why real regeneration comes from living cells responding to your specific injury, not disconnected signals from a petri dish. This episode empowers you to make informed decisions and avoid misleading regenerative medicine claims.

🌲 This episode is sponsored by the Center for Regenerative & Performance Medicine.

Learn more at 👉 www. c4rpm.com

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