FALSE HOPE – AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SELLING OF BOGUS STEM CELL TREATMENTS
FALSE HOPE – AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE SELLING OF BOGUS STEM CELL TREATMENTS Sitting in a smart office on London’s prestigious Harley Street, the patient explains to Dr. Stephen Ray his long list of ailments: a melanoma scar, chronic sports injuries, and diabetes. The man, desperately seeking answers, listens intently as Ray spins an enticing tale of cutting-edge science. “Our treatment is revolutionary,” he says, leaning in for effect. “It’s not just about fixing what’s wrong—it’s about protecting you from future damage too.” Dr Ray explains his company, Wellbeing International Foundation Ltd (WIFL), use secretions from stem cells called extracellular vesicles (EVs) to heal the body. “We take your blood, send it to our labs in Germany, and put the cells under controlled stress to produce these miraculous EVs,” he says, his tone calm and confident. The price for the cure? £37,000. Dr Ray also claims his company can prevent life-threatening diseases. “If you think o...