The early bird may get the bug, but can it also live forever? Brian Johnson thinks so.
The 47-year-old tech mogul turned biohacker is on a quest to cheat death, and his morning routine begins before most people have their first cup of coffee.
Johnson follows a meticulous regimen of 91 different supplements, multiple meals, and an anti-aging regimen that may sound more like a sci-fi plot than reality. And he completes everything before the clock strikes noon.
The California-based entrepreneur has garnered a cult following with his extreme longevity plan, “Project Blueprint,” and is the subject of a new Netflix documentary, “Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever”
Early riser, artificial light
Johnson claims she does over 100 different things every day to optimize her body's “ideal state.” And it all starts at 4:30am
Like most of us, Johnson starts her day in the bathroom. But that's where the similarities end.
Since he wakes up before dawn, the biohacking enthusiast lights up a special lamp that mimics natural sunlight and exposes him to its light for three to four minutes.
This ritual is based on light therapytreats symptoms of seasonal affective disorder and depression by signaling the brain to adjust the production of hormones such as melatonin and serotonin, which affect mood and sleep, respectively.
This habit is also thought to reduce inflammation and stimulate the production of proteins responsible for youthful skin, which diminish with age.
As Johnson steps out into the sunlight, he pulls out three pills, the kind you might find in a medicine cabinet. Vitamin C is essential for tissue growth and repair. Both heme iron and elemental iron are minerals that are essential for a variety of bodily functions, including transporting oxygen from the lungs to all cells in the body.
Next is temperature measurement. In the document, Johnson used an inner ear thermometer and recorded a chilly 94.9°F. This is a mild state of hypothermia, well below the average of 98.6°F.
vagus nerve stimulation
The next step in Johnson's age-reversal quest is heart rate variability therapy. He does this by strapping on the Parasym device. This device sends targeted electrical impulses through the ear to stimulate the vagus nerve.
The purpose is to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and “further cool down” the body.
Research shows that stimulating this nerve reduce inflammation, improve sleep, reduce pain, lower blood pressure and Increase heart rate variabilitywhich is a biomarker of improved health status.
supplement madness
Next, it's time for the heavy lifting. Johnson also takes 54 supplements, including cocoa flavanols (promotes brain and heart health), garlic (boosts cholesterol and immunity), and ashwagandha (stress relief and lowers blood pressure).
Dr. Johnson also mentioned in the document the immunosuppressive drug rapamycin, which transplant patients take to prevent organ rejection. However, due to side effects such as skin infections and increased blood sugar levels, the drug was removed from the regimen immediately after the photo was taken.
At this point it's time for breakfast.
The longevity fanatic chugs down his signature drink, Green Giant, packed with vitamin and omega-3-rich chlorella algae, creatine to help maintain muscle mass, and anti-cancer and anti-aging spermidine. I'm drinking.
fight against hair loss
To prevent baldness, and yes, even immortality can't save a hairline, Johnson wears a red light therapy cap.
This 6-minute treatment stimulates your hair follicles, increases blood flow to your scalp, and (in theory) slows the process of graying your hair. A research result has been revealed After 16 weeks of continuous use, hair density increases by 39%.
Johnson said in a statement that wearing the cap reversed his hair growth and that he had seen significant improvement, adding that even though he had plenty of hair, he was “genetically” supposed to be bald. I am telling the people.
Exercise, vegetables and high-tech equipment
Johnson then goes to the gym for about an hour, doing a combination of strength training, cardio, flexibility and balance exercises. Think reverse push-ups, pull-ups, squats, bicep curls, and 10 minutes of intense HIIT (high-intensity interval training).
By 9 a.m., it's time for your second meal of the day, “a few pounds of vegetables.” Broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, garlic, and why not? — 1 tablespoon of dark chocolate and other anti-aging ingredients.
For dessert, we have the infamous nutty pudding.
The longevity buff then undergoes 12 minutes of full-body light therapy, which he tells viewers will “promote healing.”
When you expose your body to low wavelengths, Red light and near-infrared light It has been shown to stimulate collagen production, improve skin health, and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and age spots. It is also thought to help manage pain, promote wound healing, and improve energy levels.
Although she's not done yet, Johnson finishes her morning with audio therapy to strengthen her hearing and eats a large portion of vegetables, nuts, seeds, and berries for her last meal before noon.
Notably, Johnson follows a vegan diet with the exception of collagen peptides. He typically eats 2,250 calories, 130 grams of protein, 206 grams of carbohydrates, and 101 grams of fat per day.
even more pills
Johnson took 34 more pills, bringing his morning total to a whopping 91 pills. These include acarbo to control blood sugar levels. Hyaluronic acid, for skin and joints. Turmeric-piperine is effective against inflammation and digestion.
And it's just before noon. Johnson engages in a variety of activities throughout the day, and his bedtime routine is equally impressive before hitting the pillow around 8:30 p.m., typically falling asleep within just three minutes.
The goal is to keep the biological age as low as possible.
“Just as a tree has rings, we all have signs of age in our bodies,” Johnson said in the document. “After two years of Blueprint, my biological age reversed by 5.1 years.”
According to the biohacker, his aging rate is currently only 0.69, which means he only ages 8 months out of every 12 months. The aging rate at the start of the blueprint was 1.03.
“There's no end in sight to how far this will go,” Johnson said. We want to keep the rate of aging as low as possible. ”
ticking the clock
Want to live forever but worry it's too little, too late? Johnson admits that he had poor health habits when he was younger. He also battled chronic depression for 10 years after an exhausting 20 years of building a technology company.
In fact, the anti-aging advocate launched Project Blueprint in October 2021 at the age of 44.
Johnson now spends more than $2 million a year on longevity treatments, which once famously included blood swaps with his 17-year-old son.
For those brave enough to follow in his footsteps, Johnson has published all his methods online for free. He also sells supplements and other biohacking tools. his website.
