Replies to post #1162 on AmStem Corporation (fka AMST)

[Myth]

No, the FDA, I'm only concerned with US sales...

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Despite the name, no “stem cell cosmetics” actually contain human cells. Using actual human stem cells in cosmetics has never been allowed in Korea due to the potential risk of infection. The same is true in the United States and the EU.


I don't get this at all....

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Perhaps even worse for such potentially risky materials, no stem cell cosmetic product has yet been officially recognized for its anti-aging function, according to the KFDA. Another KFDA official, who also requested anonymity, said, “None of the so-called stem cell cosmetics out on the market have scientifically proven to us their effectiveness.”

This goes against EVERYTHING AMST has been claiming.....

[MinnieM]

Locksflooring... This is an issue that concerned me greatly since I decided to try the product. I'm not saying there aren't scams out there since we know there are. I found one company touting an anti-aging stem cell product that was actually using stem cells. The stem cells were derived from a "rare" apple. lol Now, how will that help a human? The list goes on and one has to be careful about the product they choose to use since so many are climbing on the band wagon.

Just like you need to be careful about the company, you need to be careful about who writes what you read. Not all authors have enough knowledge to know what questions to ask or how to understand the answers. I sure don't know all the answers. All I'm giving is opinion here. But, I'm confident enough in the company to have tried the cream/syrum myself. ;)

AMST has their own public cord blood bank that they use for their own therapies and to give out to other teaching hospitals/dr's to use in research.

My understanding is that stem cells themselves are too large to penetrate the skin. The fluid that makes them regenerate is what is used in the anti aging products.

However, the first step in the process is to test the cord blood before it is used to ensure there are no diseases that can be spread.

Whether or not AMST's skin care product needs FDA approval will depend on how it ends up being marketed. According to their website, SteMixx is not a regulated product that claims any efficacy or action as a drug, so any studies done are for marketing purposes only. AmStem International is well grounded in the concept and practice of scientifically valid clinical trials, and applies the highest standards to its studies.

Based on the revenues from the cream sold in Korea I'm guessing they are getting good word of mouth and that is driving sales. I haven't talked to one woman yet that wouldn't buy it if it were on the market right now. But, if it didn't show improvement they wouldn't continue with it very long and you'd hear negative stories about it. I have looked and haven't found any.

AMST happens to have a CEO that understands the FDA process better than most. I'm guessing he knows the best way to proceed if it turns out FDA approval is needed and won't want his reputation sullied. We are just waiting for a PR to find out their plan of action on it. Here's some info on him:

David Stark joined as President & CEO in April 2008. David Stark is an internationally recognized research innovator. Formerly the Director of the National Institute of Clinical Research (NICR), David Stark has been responsible for the design, organization and implementation of clinical trials for pharmaceutical and device companies -- from multi-billion dollar corporations to small, entrepreneurial start-ups. He has a broad background in designing, conducting, and monitoring clinical trials of new pharmaceuticals and devices.

Dr Han Hoon also works closely with the KFDA in Korea and I doubt he wants to sully his reputation either. Btw, I found a photo of him with the Deputy Commissioner of the Korean FDA:



I'm not prepared to give out my final results with the cream yet since I'd like to verify it with my "after" photos. However, it appears to be making a positive difference in my skin. I'll give you a better answer next month. ;) I'm only half way through my second treatment. But, I'm perfectly comfortable in using it or I wouldn't have tried it. ;) That's a judgement call that every user will have to make.

Sorry for the long ramble. Hope it answered your question. I'm a bit tired and may have missed something.

GLTA