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Tech Millionaire Halts Anti-Aging Drug Over Concerns It Accelerated Aging

Bryan Johnson, known for his extreme longevity experiments, discontinues rapamycin after side effects and new research suggest it may have aged him faster.

Overview

  • Bryan Johnson, a 47-year-old tech entrepreneur and biohacker, has spent $2 million annually on an extreme anti-aging regimen known as Project Blueprint.
  • Johnson recently stopped taking rapamycin, a drug with potential anti-aging benefits, after experiencing side effects like skin infections and elevated glucose levels, and after new research suggested it may accelerate aging.
  • His strict daily routine involves taking 91 supplements, consuming all meals before noon, and undergoing various therapies, including light therapy and vagus nerve stimulation, to slow aging.
  • Johnson claims his regimen has reduced his biological age by 5.1 years, but he admits to constant hunger due to his restrictive diet of vegetable-heavy meals and nut-based puddings.
  • The Netflix documentary 'Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever' highlights Johnson's controversial methods, including past experiments like blood transfusions from his teenage son and unconventional treatments for reversing aging.