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Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals he has incurable disease amid mission to ‘defeat death’
The Independent • • business
Key Points:
- Millionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson, known for his extreme health routine to reduce biological age, revealed he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis, an incurable disease where his immune system attacks his stomach lining.
- Johnson attributes the disease to his earlier years of unhealthy eating habits, including fast food and sugary drinks, before adopting his current biohacking lifestyle.
- Despite the irreversible damage caused by the disease, Johnson plans to actively monitor diagnostic tests and pursue treatment options using advanced technologies like AI and custom DNA therapies.
- Johnson, who sold his company Braintree Venmo for $800 million, spends about $2 million annually on his anti-aging regimen, which includes a strict vegan diet, supplements, medical procedures, and sharing his health data publicly.
- His comprehensive health protocol, aimed at “defeating death,” involves everything from diet and exercise to invasive medical tests, reflecting his commitment to being the “most biologically measured person ever.”
