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Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune gastritis diagnosis and credits health focus for better outcomes
worldamericas4 days ago

Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune gastritis diagnosis and credits health focus for better outcomes

Biohacker Bryan Johnson, known for his ultra-regimen “Don’t Die” approach, disclosed that he has autoimmune gastritis, a condition linked to a prior autoimmune thyroid disease, and said his health-focused changes over the past five years would have prevented a much worse outcome. He also shared that he had long suffered iron deficiency due to the condition and received IV iron treatment. Johnson, who has faced criticism for his extreme lifestyle, defended his choices while noting that his diet and sun exposure may have contributed to his autoimmune issues, and he pledged to document his ongoing efforts to extend health and longevity.

Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals incurable autoimmune gastritis as he pushes on with 'defeat death' quest
lifestyle4 days ago

Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals incurable autoimmune gastritis as he pushes on with 'defeat death' quest

Renowned biohacker Bryan Johnson, 48, disclosed on social media that he has incurable autoimmune gastritis—an immune-driven attack on his stomach lining—described as his stomach 'eating itself.' He plans to monitor ferritin and iron levels, pursue repeated biopsies, and explore treatments using AI and multiomics, insisting that nothing is truly incurable if pursued with today’s tech. The diagnosis comes as he maintains an extreme health regimen and aging-focused lifestyle as part of his ongoing quest to defeat death.

Longevity Mogul Faces Incurable Autoimmune Diagnosis, Bets on More Biohacking
technology5 days ago

Longevity Mogul Faces Incurable Autoimmune Diagnosis, Bets on More Biohacking

Bryan Johnson, the longevity-focused tech investor, disclosed an incurable autoimmune gastritis that attacks the stomach lining, diagnosed after a long run of biomarker monitoring. He says he will press on with his intensive biohacking and health regimen to influence the outcome, even as experts warn the prognosis is bleak and no medical cure is currently available beyond management.

Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune gastritis as he pursues immortality
health5 days ago

Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune gastritis as he pursues immortality

Bryan Johnson, the longevity entrepreneur who strives to extend life into the 22nd century, disclosed he has autoimmune gastritis, a condition where the immune system attacks the stomach lining, leading to iron and B12 absorption issues. Diagnosed after years of low ferritin and biopsies of his stomach, he says he’s committed to finding a cure while continuing his ambitious anti-aging program and use of AI and lab-based approaches to push toward “longevity escape velocity.”

Biohacker Bryan Johnson battles incurable autoimmune gastritis on quest to beat death
lifestyle5 days ago

Biohacker Bryan Johnson battles incurable autoimmune gastritis on quest to beat death

Bryan Johnson, the 48-year-old tech entrepreneur known for extreme health experiments, revealed he has autoimmune gastritis, an incurable autoimmune disease that attacks his stomach lining. He says the condition likely stems from years of fast food and sugary drinks before his biohacking regimen and plans to keep monitoring ferritin and iron levels, undergo repeated biopsies, and pursue new treatments with AI and biotech as part of his “don’t die” quest to extend healthspan.

Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals incurable autoimmune gastritis, vows to keep fighting
health6 days ago

Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals incurable autoimmune gastritis, vows to keep fighting

Biohacker Bryan Johnson says he has autoimmune gastritis, an incurable condition linked to thyroid disease and iron deficiency. He plans ongoing monitoring (ferritin, iron, B12, gastrin), repeat biopsies, and experimental treatments while continuing his longevity-focused regimen, noting that standard care offers only management.

Palm-scan tech and ozone pods illuminate the edge of the biohacking market
health11 days ago

Palm-scan tech and ozone pods illuminate the edge of the biohacking market

At the Biohackers World Conference in NYC, vendors showcased pricey devices like a $9,999 palm chakra scanner and an AuraO3 ozone-therapy pod claiming to map energy flow and detoxify the body, including vaccines; the piece notes the FDA warns ozone therapy has no proven medical use and can be toxic, while attendees and doctors debate efficacy, highlight the consumerist lure, and spotlight the risk of vulnerable people spending big money on unproven remedies.

Humanmaxxing: can biohacking really extend your life?
health12 days ago

Humanmaxxing: can biohacking really extend your life?

A growing trend called 'humanmaxxing' aims to optimize health, performance and longevity through lifestyle tweaks, health-metrics tracking, supplements and experimental interventions. Proponents like Dave Asprey and Bryan Johnson advocate environment changes and data-driven plans, but experts warn that evidence for dramatic life-extension is limited and caution against risky, unproven therapies.

Humanmaxxing: the wellness craze chasing longevity—and the risks
health13 days ago

Humanmaxxing: the wellness craze chasing longevity—and the risks

Humanmaxxing describes a trend of optimizing health, performance, and longevity through biohacking, data tracking, and supplements, with high-profile proponents, but medical experts warn that many extreme self-experiments skip rigorous safety checks and lack solid evidence, so consumers should separate proven wellness practices from unproven, potentially risky interventions.

Biohackers in Silicon Valley chase longer life—yet science remains unsettled
science24 days ago

Biohackers in Silicon Valley chase longer life—yet science remains unsettled

Tech titans and influencers are testing longevity regimens—from Bryan Johnson’s rapamycin experiments (which he stopped in 2024 due to skin infections, high glucose, and lipid changes) to various supplements, plasma infusions, growth hormone, and other compounds—often shared on social media. Researchers caution that these approaches lack robust human data and could be unsafe, describing a “shadow phase two” of self-experimentation that precedes rigorous clinical trials needed to prove any real benefit to healthspan or lifespan.

Steroid Olympics in Las Vegas sparks debate over sports, science, and health
features1 month ago

Steroid Olympics in Las Vegas sparks debate over sports, science, and health

The Verge reports on the inaugural Enhanced Games in Las Vegas, a controversial biohacking-inspired sporting event where athletes competed under medically supervised enhancement protocols and access to performance‑enhancing drugs; while some records and personal bests were achieved, critics – including WADA/USADA – warn about health risks and the lack of generalizable data, even as organizers frame the event as scientific evolution and plan future competitions and a telehealth-based business model.

The Longevity Boom: When a Movement Becomes an Industry
business1 month ago

The Longevity Boom: When a Movement Becomes an Industry

Vitalist Bay in Berkeley showcased a longevity conference-festival where attendees joined mass at-home blood testing by Rythm Health and heard talks from cryopreservation to delaying menopause, highlighting how the field is shifting from a loose movement to a commercial industry. The scene blends hype with real biotech demos, investor presence, and ethical questions as researchers, founders, and enthusiasts push to make anti-aging tech more mainstream.

Gary Brecka's day-by-day biohack playbook: sun, breath, hydrogen water and cold plunges
health2 months ago

Gary Brecka's day-by-day biohack playbook: sun, breath, hydrogen water and cold plunges

Biohacker Gary Brecka, 55, says he reversed his biological age to 20 using a routine built around morning first-light exposure, breathwork, mineral-enhanced hydration (Baja Gold salt, amino acids, hydrogen tablets), and a four-minute cold plunge or cold shower. He also does light movement, aims for 30 grams of protein in the first hour, and may add red light therapy or hyperbaric oxygen. Nightly, he stops eating hours before bed, dims lights 90 minutes before sleep, magnesium, and a controlled breathing routine to cue deep sleep, striving for about eight hours of sleep in an organic, toxin-free mattress. He emphasizes non-negotiables: sunlight, breathwork, minerals, hydrogen, amino acids, and cold as core levers for daily performance and recovery.