Used for many decades in Japan and Korea. human placenta extract (HPE) is a normal part of medicine. This therapy has now broken through to being used in many other countries. This use is largely medical; however, it has now become popular in the wellness industry.
What is Human Placenta Extract?
The process of creating this interesting product is quite in-depth and starts, naturally, with a pregnant volunteer. The woman is screened and asked several questions regarding her health, lifestyle, travel history and more. The placenta is collected after a planned delivery, it is then cleaned, sterilised, and tested. The next step processes it into a powder to be reconstituted into a liquid.
Uses and Effects
So how is this wonder drug used? In South Korean medical settings, these drugs are primarily used for menopause symptoms and chronic hepatitis (liver disease). However, as time went by and studies were done, it was found these medications had various benefits and effects such as:
Being anti-inflammatory
Promoting wound healing
Being antioxidant
Hair growth/acceleration where there was loss/slow growth
Accelerating healing injuries such as ligament damage
Adoption by Other Industries
It’s common for breakthroughs in aesthetics, cosmetics and wellness to be based on medical products. After all, they’re medically proven and often promote wound healing. Where there is wound healing, there is a chance to rejuvenate the outside as well as the inside. Animal placenta extract had already been used in some topical cosmetics but there was room for more.
Human placental extract (HPE) is seen as a step above, it’s made up of several biologically active substances cherished by those seeking youthfulness and wellness. These include:
Amino Acids (Eg: alanine, arginine) – Known as the building blocks for protein
Vitamins (Eg: B6, B12) – Nutrients required to function and promote health
Growth Factors (Epidermal, Fibroblast) – Proteins that stimulate cell growth
Cytokines – Molecules that send messages between cells
Image by BiancaVanDijk from Pixabay
Prominent Products
Two of the first HPE products created are Melsmon (1956) and Laennec (1974) and are still in use to this day. During various studies and tests, they were found to help with many various ailments like:
Painful/stiff joints
Chronic fatigue
Muscle pain
Depression
Skin issues
Melsmon was created to assist with menopausal and menstrual issues and Laennec with liver conditions. Therapeutic clinics now use them for the above ailments but also for skin rejuvenation.
What is Laennec?
Known as a powerful hepatoprotector, it promotes complex rejuvenation and restoration of the body at the cellular level. It’s creators state that it gives “antioxidative protection and restoration of metabolic processes in tissues, increases general immunity, effectively heals the body in a natural way”.
Laennec has been successfully used for many years in South Korea, the USA, Canada and the countries of the European Union. In cosmetology it is used in the form of injections for rejuvenating the skin of the face and body, as well as for treating hair and scalp.
How Does it Help the Skin?
Improves skin tone, texture, elasticity and moisture level
Enhances the synthesis of collagen and elastin, by stimulating the growth of collagen and fibroblasts
Reduces the downtime of other aesthetic interventions, including plastic surgery
Assists in the treatment of various forms of hair loss
As an adjuvant therapy for other skin problems such as psoriasis, acne, dermatitis etc
Safety and Contraindications
Laennec is extremely well tolerated, and studies show allergic reactions make up less than 0.4% of cases. Contraindications for use are pregnancy, breastfeeding, use in children and hypersensitivity.
Laennec can prolong other aesthetic procedures such as fillers and threads, does not interact with botulinum toxin muscle relaxers and does not interfere with cosmetic device-assisted procedures such as microneedling, laser, or radio frequency.
The methodology used can vary. An IV drip or intramuscular injections can be used with the average course duration 1-1.5 months and maintenance at longer intervals after. Results are usually noticeable after a few procedures.
As with all medications, there are potential side effects, these include allergic reactions, temporary drowsiness, irregular menstruation and very rarely, liver issues and headaches.
Safety and Sourcing
These two popular HPE products are strictly governed at a state ministerial level. Stringent protocols must be adhered to, and donors are tested for several things such as DNA/RNA abnormalities, HIV, vCJD, viruses, bacterial infections, STIs, cancer and more. Explicit consent is gained each time and all batches are traceable. While JBP states that off-label use of Laennec is to be “avoided”, many are having success with it helping them feel and look younger.
However, diligence is always required when considering a product not previously used! Clinics and medical professionals will always be happy to guide you through their processes and if acquiring directly, ensure you use a reputable source.
Still Curious?
Commentaires