Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

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ISSN: 2639-9512
Review Article

Grounding as a Potential Modality for Protecting Stem Cell Reserve During Aging

Authors: Laura Koniver

DOI: 10.33425/2639-9512.1094


Abstract

Aging is accompanied by a decline in tissue regenerative capacity, largely due to the depletion and dysfunction of adult stem cell reserves. Preserving the body's stem cell niches—in particular, in skeletal muscle and bone— is central to maintaining functional healthspan. Emerging research suggests that grounding, or earthing—the practice of direct physical contact of the human body with the Earth's conductive surface—may provide a novel, non-pharmacological strategy for protecting these regenerative stem cell reserves. Grounding has been shown to reduce chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and improve autonomic balance, all of which influence stem cell exhaustion. Additionally, clinical and laboratory studies reveal that grounding can ward against muscle damage, protect muscle mass as well as decrease primary indicators of osteoporosis, potentially protecting bone density, both of which house critical stem cell niches such as satellite cells and mesenchymal stem cells. This article explores the interplay between grounding and stem cell health, highlights mechanisms of stem cell preservation, and reviews how grounding may beneficially modulate tissue regeneration and protect stem cell reserve across the lifespan, boosting human wellspan.

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Citation: Laura Koniver. Grounding as a Potential Modality for Protecting Stem Cell Reserve During Aging. 2025; 9(3). DOI: 10.33425/2639-9512.1094
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Henry E. Young
Henry E. Young
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