Mel Gibson is an award-winning actor, director, and producer. In a recent interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, Gibson shared his personal experience with stem cell therapy at Stem Cell Institute in Panama. He commended Dr. Neil Riordan for healing his shoulder injury and helping him make great strides in his overall wellness.
Mel Gibson and Joe Rogan discuss the power of stem cell therapy for injury recovery and long-term health. Gibson opened up about overcoming health challenges and aging-related pain, crediting Dr. Neil Riordan at Stem Cell Institute in Panama with helping him heal. Watch the interview here:
Mel Gibson’s Physical Condition
Mel Gibson’s legendary career in action-packed roles had left him with severe injuries, including:
- Torn labrums in his shoulders
- Rotator cuff damage
- Bone spurs
- Arthritis
Additionally, decades of smoking had resulted in a diagnosis of first-stage emphysema. This inspired Gibson to quit, but his lungs were far from fully recovered. He explained:
Finally my doctor said, ‘You have first-stage emphysema.’ I said, ‘You gotta be kidding me.’ He said, ‘Yeah, you gotta cut the smoking.’
Mel Gibson’s Journey with Stem Cell Therapy
Gibson had undergone stem cell treatment before in the United States, but he didn’t experience the results he was hoping for. After seeing his father’s successful experience at Stem Cell Institute, he decided to come to Panama for treatment.
Gibson received stem cell therapy under the guidance of Stem Cell Institute Founder and Board Chairman, Neil Riordan, PA, PhD.
The results were astounding. In regards to his shoulder pain, Gibson shared:
I went down to Riordan, of course, who shot it up with stem cells and it was good for like two years.
Joe Rogan chimed in on the benefits of returning to Stem Cell Institute regularly for treatment, explaining:
You just gotta keep going back…your body’s just not gonna heal the way it did when you were younger unless you consistently get therapy for that.
Gibson also mentioned that for him personally, intravenous stem cell therapy provided unexpected benefits related to his lung damage caused by 45 years of smoking:
My lungs completely healed from that.
Rogan agreed that “stem cells are incredible” and has been a long-term advocate for Dr. Riordan’s work at Stem Cell Institute in Panama. Rogan has repeatedly recognized Dr. Riordan’s expertise in interviews on The Joe Rogan Experience, including conversations with actor Russell Crowe and film director Peter Berg.
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About Dr. Neil Riordan’s Golden Cells™
Golden Cells™ are specially selected human umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUCT-MSCs) discovered by Dr. Neil Riordan. They are exclusive to the Stem Cell Institute in Panama City, Panama—uncovered after years of research and treating thousands of patients through a retrospective analysis of highly successful cases.
This is the first time in history that anyone has been able to retrospectively analyze which MSCs have more benefit. I like to say that an MSC is not an MSC…Some perform better than others. That’s why we’ve been working to select the best cells for use in patients with chronic disease. Now we can retrospectively analyze existing data on outcomes. We are the only stem cell company with the data to do that.
– Neil Riordan, PA, PhD, Stem Cell Therapy: A Rising Tide: How Stem Cells Are Disrupting Medicine and Transforming Lives
Benefits of Golden Cells™
Golden Cells™ have been used to treat patients with a variety of health conditions, heal injuries, and promote general wellness. Among other benefits, these cells have been shown to:
- Reduce inflammation
- Modulate the immune system
- Secrete factors that help various tissues in the body to regenerate
Advantages of Golden Cells™
Golden Cells™ offer several advantages over other types of stem cells, including:
- Immune system compatibility
- Higher potency
- Quality control
Golden Cells™ possess characteristics that make them highly unlikely to be rejected by the immune system upon administration. After performing 55,000+ procedures and treating well over 15,000 patients over the course of 21+ years, not a single patient at Stem Cell Institute in Panama has experienced a serious adverse event.
These cells are also exceptionally pure and concentrated due to meticulous purification and expansion. All Golden Cells™ are processed at Medistem Panama, Dr. Riordan’s 11,000 sq. ft, ISO 9001-certified, GMP-compliant laboratory. With over 75 team members, including 15 quality control specialists, the entire production process ensures safe, high-quality stem cells for all patients.
The Treatment Process
At Stem Cell Institute, we follow a meticulous process to treat the following conditions using Golden Cells™:
- Autism
- Autoimmune diseases
- Cerebral palsy
- Frailty of aging
- Heart failure
- Multiple sclerosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Sports injuries
- Wellness
The process involves a medical evaluation, approval, and a personalized treatment plan. While the administration of stem cells can vary from patient to patient, below is an example protocol:
- Treatment length: 4 nights
- Physical examination and blood testing: Day 1
- 3 intravenous infusions of Golden Cells™: Days 2 – 4
- Intramuscular and intra-articular injections as indicated
Patients also receive follow-up care for up to one year after treatment.
If you or a loved one could benefit from stem cell therapy with Golden Cells™, the first step is to complete our online application. Our doctors will evaluate your application and medical history and let you know if you are eligible. We will then recommend a unique course of treatment to meet your needs and begin the scheduling process.
Take the first step toward a healthier life. Start your application for stem cell therapy.
Mel Gibson’s experience with stem cell therapy showcases the healing potential of Dr. Neil Riordan’s Golden Cells™. After years of health challenges and physical wear and tear from his action-filled career, Gibson found relief at the Stem Cell Institute in Panama. In their recent interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, Joe Rogan and Mel Gibson highlight the power of stem cells to promote recovery, reduce pain, and restore quality of life.
Stem Cell Institute in Panama City, Panama is at the forefront of applied stem cell research. Since our inception in 2008, we have performed over 55,000 procedures, helping thousands of families across the United States and worldwide embrace the opportunity for a better life. Our medical team prioritizes the health and well-being of all our patients through top-notch stem cell treatment and care.