It is a forward-thinking decision to have stem cells harvested from the blood in the umbilical cord stored for future use. Stem cells are already revolutionizing medical treatment practices today, although the exact way they work has not yet been conclusively researched. At this time, 70 diseases are being treated with stem cells and in the news we read about an increasing number of success stories that are truly amazing. In modern medicine, stem cells play an important role even as we speak, yet they will continue to evolve substantially.

The younger stem cells are; the more vital and potent they are. As expecting parents you now have the once in a lifetime opportunity to have the adult stem cells of your children isolated from the umbilical cord blood and have them stored. The procedure itself is uncomplicated. However, even adults have the option to have their body's own stem cells removed from the bone marrow and left in the custody of Cells4health where you will have access to them if you need them later in life.

Once you have made the fundamental decision to store stem cells from the umbilical cord blood or bone marrow, you will have to choose an appropriate service provider to perform this service for you. Unfortunately, there are some operators in this rather new service sector whose methods can result in your children's or your own stem cells being rendered unusable in the future.

Consequently, we urge you to as much information you can possibly get about the provider you entrust with your children's future health!

Problems down the line have to be expected if, for instance, the provider does not generate and store the stem cells pursuant to the globally applicable quality standard "Good Manufacturing Practice" and if the stem cells harvested from the blood in the umbilical cord are not isolated, but frozen along with the plasma. While hospitals are prohibited from using the stored cells in the first case, the cells sustain substantial damage in the second case due to the required additives of toxic frost guard substances and the comparably long defrosting periods. As a result, the stored stem cells are virtually unusable in both cases!

Choosing Cells4health will give you the confidence that the stem cells stored on your behalf will be available for therapy when they are needed. Thanks to our collaboration with the XCell-Center / Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Cologne, we are the only provider who is in a position to warrant this even today. Read on and you will learn what distinguishes us from other providers, what potential your cells have and how you can secure this potential for the future of your children - and for your own health as you age.

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