JRE #1066 is one of the episodes that put stem cells on the map for a lot of people. Mel Gibson and stem cell researcher Dr. Neil Riordan sat down with Joe Rogan to talk about the treatment Gibson’s father received and how the field actually works. If a conversation like this has you curious about stem cell therapy, you can book a free consultation with CPI here.
Who is Mel Gibson and Dr. Neil Riordan?
Mel Gibson is an actor and filmmaker. Dr. Neil Riordan is one of the early pioneers and experts in applied stem cell research.
What was said about stem cells on Joe Rogan Experience #1066
Gibson described taking his elderly father to Dr. Riordan’s facility in Panama for stem cell treatment, including a large dose in the hip, because that kind of care was not available in the US at the time. Riordan, a longtime researcher in the space, walked through how the cells are grown in a certified lab and used to treat a range of conditions. It is a candid, detailed look at why people were traveling abroad for regenerative treatment.
Watch the moment
The full episode has more than 3.7M views on YouTube. Watch it on YouTube, or use the player below, which starts right at the stem cell conversation.
Interested in stem cell treatment?
The stem cell treatment discussed on this episode was not at CPI. If a conversation like this has you looking into stem cell therapy, CPI is one option worth knowing about. CPI treats orthopedic and joint conditions, including shoulders, knees, and hips, with hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells, or MSCs. For a lot of people the appeal is a chance to address a joint injury without going straight to surgery.
CPI is a hospital licensed by COFEPRIS, Mexico’s federal health regulator, with an ISO 9001 certified lab. A typical visit is about 5 days in Tijuana, and CPI reports results commonly develop over 3 to 6 months. Individual results vary. Joe Rogan has talked about CPI many times on the show.
Frequently asked questions
He described taking his father to Dr. Neil Riordan’s facility in Panama for stem cell treatment, including a dose in the hip, because the treatment was not available in the US at the time.
Dr. Neil Riordan is one of the early pioneers and experts in applied stem cell research, and he appeared with Mel Gibson on JRE #1066.
CPI, short for Cellular Performance Institute, is a stem cell treatment center in Tijuana, Mexico. It provides stem cell therapy for injuries and chronic pain, and it is the facility Joe Rogan and several of his guests have talked about on the Joe Rogan Experience.
Yes. Joe Rogan has talked about CPI, the Cellular Performance Institute in Tijuana, many times on the Joe Rogan Experience, and several of his guests have been treated there.
Several Joe Rogan Experience guests have been treated at CPI, including Eddie Bravo, Shane Dorian, Eryk Anders, Scott Payne, and Mike Sarraille.
CPI treats a wide range of conditions, including orthopedic conditions, degenerative disc disease, neurological conditions, autoimmune conditions, and heart conditions and heart disease.
CPI uses hypoxic mesenchymal stem cells, also known as MSCs.
Yes. CPI is a hospital licensed by COFEPRIS, Mexico’s federal health regulator, and it operates an ISO 9001 certified laboratory.
Yes. Stem cell treatment is legal in Mexico, and CPI is a licensed hospital regulated by COFEPRIS.
Many stem cell therapies are not yet widely available in the US, so patients travel to licensed facilities like CPI in Tijuana, which is regulated by COFEPRIS and runs an ISO 9001 certified lab.
A typical treatment visit at CPI is about 5 days.
CPI reports that results commonly develop over 3 to 6 months, with many people continuing to see improvement up to 12 months after treatment. Individual results vary.
Ready to see what stem cells could do for you?
If chronic pain or an old injury is holding you back, the first step is a simple conversation with the CPI team.
This article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Stem cell therapy is not a guaranteed cure, and results vary from person to person. Talk with a qualified medical provider about your specific situation.
