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This Is Making Your Kids Sick | Bryan Johnson Podcast — Whalespan

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This Is Making Your Kids Sick | Bryan Johnson Podcast

Bryan Johnson39m · 2025-08-14

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✓Well SupportedBryan Johnson has implemented tools to reduce toxin exposure and aid in toxin clearance, resulting in near-perfect serum PFAS levels and a 93% reduction in microplastics.✓Well SupportedEstablishing a family culture around sleep hygiene, including rules for screen time, eating before bed, and nighttime awakenings, can improve sleep quality.✓Well SupportedMany common children's foods exceed the recommended daily sugar limit of 25 grams.✓Well SupportedSleep standards and norms should be established within a family, including protocols for not waking individuals unless planned.Partially Supported

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Cap'n Crunch "Oops! All Berries" contains 41 mg of synthetic food dyes.

◐Partially SupportedAir pollution, specifically NO2 and PM2.5, is correlated with increased peanut allergy in children.

✓Well SupportedUsing an MV13 or higher rated filter in HVAC systems or as standalone units can reduce exposure to PM2.5, pollens, and other chemicals.

◐Partially SupportedFruity Cheerios contains 31 mg of synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedSunny D orange strawberry contains 45 mg of synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedSkittles contains 33 mg of synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedKool-Aid burst cherry contains 52 mg of synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedA behavioral approach to healthy eating for children involves creating a safe food environment at home and not restricting outside foods.

✓Well SupportedHyper-palatable, engineered foods are designed to addict consumers.

◐Partially SupportedApproximately 28% of children's food products contain synthetic dyes, compared to about 19% of food products generally.

✓Well SupportedChildren aged 3-5 require 10-13 hours of sleep per night, ages 6-12 require 9-12 hours, and teenagers (13-18) require 8-10 hours for cognitive development.

◐Partially SupportedThe axiom 'eat real food' is a useful concept for encouraging people to be aware of and seek out genuine, unprocessed food options.

◐Partially SupportedEducating children about emotions, allowing them to feel and express feelings rather than suppressing them, is important for mental health.

✕Not SupportedArtificial dyes are detrimental to children's health.

◐Partially SupportedFoods such as Target mini green cupcakes, Kool-Aid burst cherry, Sunny D orange strawberry, Captain Crunch oops all berries, Pillsbury funfetti confetti frosting, Crush orange soda, Skittles, Fruity Cheerios, and M&M's chocolate milk contain high levels of synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming synthetic dyes and harmful ingredients can negatively affect athletic performance.

◐Partially SupportedLimiting screen exposure is important for younger children, with some studies suggesting it should be delayed until 8th grade, 13, 16, or never.

◐Partially SupportedAn increase of 1 IQ point is associated with a 1.8% to 2.4% increase in lifelong earning potential.

◐Partially SupportedSynthetic dyes and other food ingredients may have harmful effects on human health.

✕Not SupportedScreens and social media negatively affect children's health and cognitive function.

◐Partially SupportedEliminating sugar and avoiding artificial colors like Red 40 and Yellow 5 is an easier approach to healthy eating for children.

◐Partially SupportedAdded sugars should be avoided outside of the daily sugar budget, including natural sugars from fruits.

◐Partially SupportedA blood glucose rise after consuming sugary foods typically occurs within 15 to 20 minutes.

◐Partially SupportedChildren should engage in at least one hour of unstructured play, outdoor activity, or physical activity daily.

◐Partially SupportedImproving air quality in classrooms with HEPA activated carbon units was associated with improved mathematics and English scores.

◐Partially SupportedUS infants have a 78% higher risk of death compared to babies in other wealthy countries.

◐Partially SupportedSynthetic dyes in food have been linked to behavioral effects in children such as ADHD, gut issues, and a higher risk of cancer and cellular damage.

◐Partially SupportedParents may need to pack alternative food options for children attending parties to counteract the consumption of unhealthy items.

◐Partially SupportedIndustrial chemicals, such as those in non-stick pans, can disrupt hormones and cognition.

◐Partially SupportedRemoval of lead from gasoline correlated with an average IQ increase of 2 to 5 points in children.

◐Partially SupportedImproving a child's air quality benefits their health and cognitive function.

◐Partially SupportedMore unstructured play and less screen time is better for children.

◐Partially SupportedConsuming a diet high in synthetic dyes during childhood may contribute to current health issues.

◐Partially SupportedChildren can be given tools like air quality monitors or wearables to help them build intuition about their environment.

◐Partially SupportedA US study found that children aged 2-4 years had at least 96 different chemicals in 5% of urine samples, with 34 chemicals present in over 90% of samples.

◐Partially SupportedThe US Toxic Substances Control Act of 1977 operates under the assumption that chemicals are safe until proven harmful.

◐Partially SupportedUsing a HEPA filter on a vacuum and vacuuming twice weekly can reduce toxins.

◐Partially SupportedConsumption of biscuits and cookies carries a 4.1 times higher risk of addiction.

✕Not SupportedThe FDA requires drugs to be proven safe before market entry, while chemicals can be produced and later proven harmful.

◐Partially SupportedSausages have an 11 times higher risk of creating addiction.

✕Not SupportedFoods with high synthetic dye content, like M&M's and sugar cereals, are not a good idea.

✕Not SupportedHigh concentrations of sugar in any food are detrimental to health.

◐Partially SupportedAvoiding artificial dyes is a useful heuristic for making healthier food choices.

◐Partially SupportedCapri Sun contains 25g of added sugar.

◐Partially SupportedPlain hot dog buns can contain Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedM&M's chocolate milk contains 29 mg of synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedCrush orange soda contains 33 mg of synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedDill pickles can contain synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedBerry flavored yogurts can contain synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedSynthetic dyes and added sugars pose dangers that children should be taught about.

◐Partially SupportedAir fresheners, scented candles, and aerosols are potentially harmful substances.

◐Partially SupportedChildren can use blood glucose monitors to understand the impact of food choices on their blood glucose levels.

◐Partially SupportedEliminating sugar and ultra-processed foods is a comprehensive approach to healthier eating.

◐Partially SupportedFoods marketed towards children should be assumed to be unhealthy unless their ingredients list is examined.

◐Partially SupportedEducating children from a young age to avoid certain colored foods can lead to them actively avoiding those foods.

◐Partially SupportedEvery molecule entering the body impacts long-term health, cognitive function, and physical capability.

◐Partially SupportedManufactured chemicals in the environment can enter the body and disrupt hormones and cognition.

◐Partially SupportedSmall, consistent changes in sleep hygiene, diet, and home environment can lead to cumulative health benefits.

◐Partially SupportedMeasuring children's blood glucose rise after eating candy can demonstrate the physiological impact of sugar.

◐Partially SupportedWhole foods like hot dog buns or certain bagels can be unhealthy due to hidden additives or processing.

◐Partially SupportedTarget mini green cupcakes contain 55.3 mg of synthetic dyes including Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, and Red 40.

◐Partially SupportedWasabi covered peas may contain Blue 1 and Yellow 5 synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedThe average child in the US consumes 68g of added sugar per day, compared to a recommended 25g.

◐Partially SupportedBlueberry bagels can contain Red 40 and Blue 1 synthetic dyes.

◐Partially SupportedPillsbury Funfetti Confetti Frosting contains 41 mg of synthetic dyes.