#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.
In this episode, Dr. Taylor shares the story behind Acorn’s technology, explaining how harvesting cells from your hair follicles could one day help repair tissues, heal wounds, rejuvenate skin, and much more. We delve into the nuances of stem cells, exosomes, and secretome therapies—demystifying their roles and revealing real-world solutions for longevity, aesthetics, and even future advances in sports medicine and systemic health.
If you’re curious about the future of personalized regenerative medicine, want actionable tips for banking your own cells, or just love hearing how science is transforming how we think about healthspan, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insight for taking control of your own longevity journey.
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Learn more from Dr. Drew Taylor below:
Website: http://acorn.me/nat
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdrewtaylor/?hl=en
What We Discuss:
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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