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Biohacker Bryan Johnson diagnosed with incurable disease
Yahoo • • general
Key Points:
- Bryan Johnson, a multi-millionaire biohacker known for his quest to defeat aging, has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis (AIG), an incurable condition where the immune system attacks the stomach lining.
- AIG causes irreversible damage including nutritional deficiencies, anemia, and an increased cancer risk, and current medical care only manages symptoms without a cure.
- Johnson is undergoing advanced immune cell testing to identify and target the specific cells attacking his stomach, aiming to develop a personalized therapy.
- Despite spending millions annually on health optimization and employing a team of medical experts, Johnson's attempts to reverse aging, including blood transfusions from his teenage son, have had limited success.
- His strict health regimen has faced setbacks, such as a severe allergic reaction from a cosmetic fat injection procedure intended to improve his appearance.
