The human placenta is a temporary organ that is formed to ensure the development of a fetus. Recent studies have determined that a mother is not closely related genetically to the fetus and placenta. This understanding made clear that a placenta could be used therapeutically without being rejected or making it unlikely for an individual to have an adverse reaction.
Placental extracts are made by lysing human placental tissue. This process creates an placental therapy that does not contain cells but instead are highly concentrated in proteins, minerals, amino acids, and steroid hormones.
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It is common to see an individual during pregnancy go into remission for a number of different autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis. This occurs by the placenta releasing anti-inflammatory immune cells. Placental extracts have the same capability.
Placental extracts have the capability to reduce free radicals, inflammatory cytokines IL6, TNF and IL1.
Why is this important?
These specific cytokines are associated with developing anxiety and depression from chronic inflammation in our immune system.