5 fascinating details about The Man Who Wants to Live Forever subject Bryan Johnson

For tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, achieving eternal life is not just a distant dream. In his controversial search for eternal youth, he is using science as the stepping stone to fulfill a dream that many have. This quest has brought the tech millionaire worldwide fame and his story is being discussed across social media.

Netflix is bringing in viewers Bryan Johnson's intriguing life story and unconventional quest in its latest documentary, Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever. The documentary deep-dives into the story of 47-year-old Johnson, who has taken extreme measures in his pursuit of extending his natural life.

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5 fascinating details about Bryan Johnson

1) Bryan Johnson's goal in life is to achieve immortality

Tech entrepreneur Johnson sold his company to eBay in 2013 for $800 million, and with the fortune he amassed, he decided to dedicate his life to chasing immortality. This has brought his significant attention especially after he made the headlines with his Project Blueprint, which is a protocol-based lifestyle that is designed to help people live longer. Available for free, this Blueprint outlines Bryan's daily routine which over the years has allowed the 47-year-old to achieve the biological age of an 18-year-old.

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2) What is Johnson's routine?

Johnson wakes up at 4:30 am and is done with dinner by 11:30 am. Good sleep, workouts, and a healthy diet are key to his routine. He consumes 1,977 calories a day and 70 pounds of vegetables a month.

For breakfast, Johnson eats broccoli, cauliflower, black lentils, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger. It is followed by his next meal, which is "nutty pudding" made of nuts and berries. His dinner consists of more vegetables, berries, nuts, and seeds, and also 15 grams of 100% dark chocolate and 30 milliliters of extra virgin olive oil. He also three ounces of wine at the end of his day.

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3 What extreme measures did he take?

The tech entrepreneur resorted to some extreme and expensive treatments to achieve his dream. He indulges in light therapy and takes 111 supplements every day. This includes the widely discussed 'Rapamycin.' He has also had plasma transfusions and fat transfers done to his body.

Bryan Johnson consults a team of 30 doctors regularly for some invasive procedures that would help in his age reversal process. Oliver Zolman, the 29-year-old lead doctor and regenerative medicine physician on the project, is dedicated to reversing the age of Johnson’s organs.

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4) How much has Johnson succeeded in his mission?

While the data on Bryan Johnson's current health status is preliminary, it has been reported that he has the heart of a 37-year-old, the skin of a 28-year-old, and the lung capacity of an 18-year-old. This data is from the tests that his team of doctors performed on him. Per this report, his biological age is at least five years younger.

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5) Johnson has also capitalized on this venture

While Bryan Johnson's Blueprint is available for free, individuals interested in following in his footsteps of reversing aging will have to buy his products. This includes his "Best-selling longevity kit," which has 70+ health activities that will help individuals balance daily challenges with ease. He also sells products like protein powder and a soon-to-be-available sunscreen, which he claims promotes health and longevity.

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Viewers can begin the new year with the intriguing story of Bryan Johnson on Netflix, coming to the streaming platform this January 1, 2025.