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Rapamycin extends mouse lifespan 9–14%
NAD+ precursors reverse aging in humans
Blue-light glasses improve sleep quality
Walking 10 min after meals blunts glucose
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Bryan Johnson45m · 2025-01-04

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✓Well SupportedBryan Johnson's protocol is at an elite level for biomarkers including testosterone, bone mineral density, and speed of aging.✓Well SupportedBryan Johnson's sleep optimization schedule includes eating dinner at 4 PM, avoiding alcohol, and going to bed by 9 PM.✓Well SupportedBryan Johnson limits sun exposure to early mornings or evenings when UV index is low, and stays out of the sun otherwise, using sunscreen when exposed.✓Well SupportedBryan Johnson follows a program called Blueprint, adhering to scientific evidence and data, eliminating personal choice regarding food intake.Well Supported

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Bryan Johnson feels best physically and mentally when working out daily.

✓Well SupportedThe Blueprint protocol focuses on mastering the basics of sleep, diet, exercise, and nutrition based on population-level studies.

✓Well SupportedUsing earplugs is recommended when sound levels exceed 80 decibels to prevent hearing damage.

✓Well SupportedBryan Johnson does not eat meat, citing scientific evidence for optimal health without it.

◐Partially SupportedHearing loss is irreversible once it occurs.

◐Partially SupportedBryan Johnson's Blueprint protocol results in no aches or pains.

✕Not SupportedExposure to sound levels above 80 decibels can cause hearing damage.

◐Partially SupportedUsing 5% minoxidil twice daily may lead to elevated DHT levels, requiring monitoring of blood levels.

◐Partially SupportedTo adhere to a strict protocol like blueprint, one must learn to prioritize oneself, understand one's desires, and recognize attempts to avoid doing the right thing.

◐Partially SupportedBryan Johnson's father experienced meaningful cognitive decline before undergoing plasma exchange therapy.

◐Partially SupportedThe speaker monitors and filters air quality in every room of his house.

◐Partially SupportedThe Blueprint program includes sleep hygiene, exercise, nutrition, and blood draws.

◐Partially SupportedThe 'Don't Die' app allows users to post body data via variables.

◐Partially SupportedAdequate sleep can improve emotional well-being and reduce reliance on medication or unhealthy coping mechanisms.

◐Partially SupportedAdopting good sleep, nutrition, and exercise practices can lead to a euphoric feeling and more stable emotional state.

◐Partially SupportedTalage has achieved 100% sleep scores since starting Blueprint.

◐Partially SupportedHair follicles can begin diminishing in the early 20s, necessitating early intervention for hair loss.

◐Partially SupportedStem cell therapy showed no detectable results in the speaker's joints after six months, as measured by MRI.

◐Partially SupportedPRP therapy has shown mixed results for hair loss treatment, aligning with existing literature.

◐Partially SupportedThe WHO standard for PM2.5 is 5; levels above this warrant caution and potentially wearing a mask.

✕Not SupportedFoods with added sugars and fried foods should be avoided due to their addictive properties and negative health impacts.

✕Not SupportedStore-purchased pizza rolls likely contain multiple problematic ingredients.

◐Partially SupportedUsing 5% minoxidil, a blueprint hair serum with eight growth factors daily, and red light therapy (312 laser diodes for 6 minutes) may promote hair regrowth.

◐Partially SupportedDonating blood may reduce microplastic levels by 93%.

◐Partially SupportedPM2.5 is a contaminant that lodges in the body and is difficult to remove.

◐Partially SupportedTo improve diet, first avoid foods heavy in oils, then avoid added sugars.