Regenerative medicine therapies: what they are and what evidence they have
Regenerative medicine brings together treatments that aim to help repair tissue. Some are well established; others have mixed evidence or are still under investigation. Knowing where each one stands helps you make informed decisions.
State of the evidence
Varies by therapy
In each guide we state whether the therapy has an established use, limited or mixed evidence, or is under investigation.
Educational information prepared by Dr. Belinda Martínez, physician and surgeon. Last updated: October 3, 2026. It does not replace an assessment by a doctor.
What is regenerative medicine?
It is a broad field that seeks to harness the body's repair mechanisms, or support them with biological products, to treat injuries or diseases. It ranges from well-known procedures, such as bone marrow transplants, to therapies being studied in clinical trials.
A therapy being called "regenerative" does not mean it regenerates tissue or that it has been proven: the evidence for each one must be reviewed for each condition.
Three levels of support
| Level | What it means | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Established use | Approved and supported by solid studies for specific uses | Hematopoietic stem cell transplant for blood diseases; specific growth factors for some wounds |
| Mixed or limited evidence | There are studies with variable results or uneven quality | PRP, hyaluronic acid for osteoarthritis, ozone therapy, transfer factor |
| Under investigation | Being studied in trials; not enough evidence to recommend it routinely | Mesenchymal stem cells for most uses, exosomes, NK cell therapies |
Guides by therapy
What to ask before accepting a treatment
With any biological therapy, it is worth asking these questions and expecting clear, written answers:
- Does it have health authorization for this use? In Mexico, products and procedures involving human cells are regulated by COFEPRIS; you can ask for proof.
- Are there published studies in people with my condition? What results did they show?
- What are the risks and what conventional alternatives exist?
- Who administers it, with what training and in what facility?
- What is the total cost and what happens if it does not work?
Frequently asked questions
Does regenerative medicine cure diseases?
There is no general "cure". Some therapies help control symptoms or support recovery in specific situations, and others are still being studied. Expectations should be based on the evidence for each condition.
How do I know if a treatment is trustworthy?
Be wary of promises of a cure, prices without explanation and a lack of information about risks. Ask for the health authorization, published studies and conventional alternatives.
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