Who can use StemPlex?
The product is suitable for anyone who wants to support his or her body's natural renewal system.*
Who should not use StemPlex?
There are no indications for anyone not to use StemPlex, but if you have a medical condition or are taking any prescription medication, we recommend that you consult with your health care professional.
Does StemPlex need to be taken with food or can it be taken by itself?
StemPlex can be taken with or without food. Taking StemPlex with food may slightly increase the absorption of fat-soluble substances like vitamin D.
Should you take both capsules of StemPlex at the same time?
It is best to take both capsules at the same time. StemPlex is formulated to match the concentration that was used in the research.
Is there any advantage to taking more than the recommended amount of two capsules of StemPlex per day?
We have no data beyond the recommended amount of two capsules of StemPlex per day. We have no reason to believe that there is further benefit from taking more than two capsules per day. Since toxicity can occur from consuming large amounts of vitamin D, we don't recommend taking more than four capsules per day.
Is there caffeine in the green tea extract?
The green tea extract contains very little caffeine. In the final formula, the amount of caffeine is less than 2 mg per serving, or less than two-tenths of one percent. (As a comparison, an 8-oz cup of coffee contains 60 to 150 mg.)
What form of vitamin D is used in StemPlex?
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is the form of vitamin D used in this product. It is obtained from lanolin, an oil that is pressed from wool.
What is the source of carnosine?
Carnosine is derived from a microbial fermentation process - similar to how fungal enzymes are produced. Carnosine is sometimes derived from feathers or hair, but after carefully researching this matter with our vendor, we determined that the carnosine we use is not derived from an animal source. It is derived from a microbial fermentation process.
Is the Aphanizomenon flos-aquae in StemPlex the same as that in another stem cell product, StemEnhance?
StemPlex contains whole Aphanizomenon flos-aquae and other nutrients that have been shown to increase the proliferation of stem cells.* StemEnhance is reported to contain two extracts of Aphanizomenon flos-aquae.
Does supplementing the use of StemPlex with enzymes help StemPlex become more available?
Although it is perfectly fine to take this product all by itself, it is true that using it in conjunction with enzymes will assist in the digestion and availability of the ingredients in StemPlex.
Does StemPlex stop working after a period of use?
Animal testing data suggests that the product works for continued periods of time, priming the stem cells to be ready when needed by the body.*
What evidence shows that StemPlex is safe for long-term use?
StemPlex is a combination of several natural ingredients (blueberries, green tea, vitamin D, Super Blue Green® Algae, and carnosine, a naturally-occurring amino acid) that have been consumed by humans for decades or, in the case of blueberries and green tea, hundreds of years without adverse effects.
Do the ingredients in StemPlex increase cell proliferation?
The combination of natural ingredients in StemPlex increase stem cell proliferation in a safe and efficient manner. However, if you have a pre-existing medical condition you should always consult with a health care professional prior to taking this or any other dietary supplement.
Does the body produce only a limited number of stem cells per day while on the product?
The body naturally produces a certain "limited" amount of stem cells per day. For consumers of this product, researchers predict that more stem cells will be available in the bone marrow and other parts of the body.*
What clinical evidence shows that taking StemPlex will promote good health?
We are planning human studies, and results of animal studies that have been done will be available as soon as that data can be released. The results of in vitro studies have been published and the report is available from Simplexity.
What is the lay interpretation of Dr. Bickford's scientific article?
Dr. Bickford's article reports the effect of the ingredients in the StemPlex formula on the proliferation (growth) of stem cells. Three types of adult stem cells were tested and were shown to increase the proliferation by as much as 70% in vitro.* The research article is available for purchase from Simplexity.
How do I interpret the bar graph from the specification sheet?
The bar graph illustrates the increase in proliferation on three types of adult stem cells as a result of the ingredients in StemPlex, as reported by Dr. Bickford.
What are bone marrow, CD34+, and CD133+ cells?
The bone marrow is one of the places in the body where many stem cells are located and thus is a rich source of stem cell population. The CD34+ and CD133+ cells are specific types of stem cells that are released from the bone marrow into the blood. All three are types of stem cells with the potential to become other types of tissue cells with a specialized function.
Since the testing was done in vitro, will the product have any effect in the body (in vivo)?
The data presented is published in peer reviewed scientific literature. To date the only published literature on StemPlex shows data on human stem cells in culture (in vitro). Research is continuing on this formulation to show the effect in the body (in vivo). The results of ongoing animal studies indicate positive effects in vivo. The animal studies will be available as soon as that data can be released.
How does StemPlex interact with our DNA?
There is no data to suggest that the ingredients in StemPlex interact with DNA.
The study estimated the number of stem cells by a process known as "MTT cell proliferation assay," which measures mitochondrial activity. Is this a good measure of stem cell count?
Studies have shown that the MTT assay accurately reflects the number of stem cells in the culture and this is the reason that this assay was chosen by the scientists who did the research.