#383: Freeze Time—Literally: Bank Your Hair Follicles For Future Skin Renewal, Hair Regrowth, and Even Wound Healing With Drew Taylor

Today, I'm joined by Dr. Drew Taylor, a trailblazer in regenerative medicine and the innovative force behind Acorn Biolabs. Dr. Taylor's path is anything but ordinary—he went from pitching in professional baseball to pioneering non-invasive ways to collect and preserve the body's most potent cells, all sourced from our hair follicles. His journey is a testament to the power of curiosity, resilience, and the drive to use cutting-edge science for better health and longevity.

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Episode Timestamps:

Dr. Drew Taylor's journey: pro athlete to stem cell science ... 00:06:24

Transition from sports to regenerative medicine ... 00:09:45

Advances in stem cell therapy and cell reprogramming ... 00:11:01

Donor vs. autologous stem cell differences ... 00:12:12

Stem cell hierarchy and pluripotency explained ... 00:19:00

Limits of biological age tests ... 00:23:27

Non-invasive harvesting from hair follicles ... 00:27:36

Advantages of hair follicle cells ... 00:30:10

Age and timing for cell banking ... 00:33:02

Wound healing case study with secretome ... 00:38:19

Secretome, exosomes, and topical treatment potential ... 00:40:43

Hair regrowth and transplant support ... 00:52:12

Accessibility and affordability of Acorn's approach ... 00:56:40

Cryopreservation as a "biological insurance policy" ... 00:59:42

Microneedling and aesthetic results ... 01:00:39

Future uses: sports injuries, immune cells, organ regeneration ... 01:04:30

Final advice for longevity and health span ... 01:13:16

How to access Acorn's services ... 01:15:18

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