Bryan Johnson on Reverse Aging and Achieving Longevity | SparX by Mukesh Bansal

Dec 18, 2024

Bryan Johnson, an innovative entrepreneur and longevity enthusiast, shares his ambitious journey of spending over $2 million annually on health experiments to reverse aging. He discusses the separation between biological and chronological age, emphasizing advancements like DNA methylation clocks. The conversation dives into essential habits for longevity, including diet and sleep routines, and explores the transformative role of AI in aging research. Johnson also proposes a thought-provoking 'longevity olympics' to inspire communal engagement in health practices.

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ANECDOTE

Bryan's Depression and Help Seeking

Bryan Johnson was chronically depressed while managing a startup and family life.
He reached out to Dr. Terry Grossman for help, starting a lifesaving relationship focused on health engineering.

INSIGHT

Biological Aging Tracking Progress

Advanced DNA methylation clocks precisely track biological age organ-by-organ.
Bryan reduced his aging speed to 0.64, aging roughly 8 months per year, a world-class achievement.

INSIGHT

Living for Tomorrow, Not Forever

The human brain cannot comprehend living forever, but living for tomorrow is the same concept.
Longevity is a species-level imperative to preserve intelligent life and Earth's future.

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Did you know Bryan Johnson spends over $2 million per year in his personal health and longevity experiments?

Bryan Johnson took the internet by storm in 2023 when it was reported that he spends approximately $2 million annually on his health regimen aimed at reversing aging. His extreme lifestyle choices and practices, including a strict diet, extensive supplement intake, and unique medical procedures, sparked widespread discussions in various news articles and platforms throughout that year.

Join us today as we sit down for a conversation with Bryan to learn more about his journey, experiences, habits and routines he follows that helped him successfully reverse his age.

Resource List -

Read about Bryan Johnson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryan_Johnson

Who is Terry Grossman? - https://transcend.me/pages/about-terry-grossman

More on Terry Grossman - https://youtu.be/_2rjnGCdlJI?feature=shared

Blueprint Website - https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com/

Blueprint Protocol Website - https://protocol.bryanjohnson.com/

What are DNA Methylation Clocks? - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6520108/

Paper by Dario Amodei - https://darioamodei.com/machines-of-loving-grace

Fantastic Voyage, book by Ray Kurzweil - https://amzn.in/d/diSBypa

About SparX by Mukesh Bansal

SparX is a podcast where we delve into cutting-edge scientific research, stories from impact-makers and tools for unlocking the secrets to human potential and growth.

We believe that entrepreneurship, fitness and the science of productivity is at the forefront of the India Story; the country is at the cusp of greatness and at SparX, we wish to make these tools accessible for every generation of Indians to be able to make the most of the opportunities around us.

In a new episode every Sunday, our host Mukesh Bansal (Founder Myntra and Cult.fit) will talk to guests from all walks of life and also break down everything he's learnt about the science of impact over the course of his 20-year long career.

This is the India Century, and we're enthusiastic to start this journey with you.

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