Bryan Johnson, a renowned biotech CEO known for his substantial investments in pioneering anti-aging experiments, maintains a rigorous dietary regimen centered on a unique blend of steamed vegetables and lentils, as revealed in a recent Time Magazine profile published on Wednesday.
In a candid conversation with Time’s Charlotte Alter, Johnson expressed his belief that his stringent health routine represents “the most significant revolution in the history of Homo sapiens.”
In an exclusive interview with Insider, Johnson elaborated on his dietary preferences, stating, “I no longer derive pleasure from consuming junk food. Some may assume that a cheat day for me involves indulging in pizza and doughnuts, but the very thought makes me queasy.”
The blended vegetable and lentil concoction constitutes just one component of Johnson’s daily dietary regimen, as outlined on his website, which offers a visual glimpse of his meals before the blending process.
The remainder of his diet involves the consumption of more than 100 supplement pills daily, a “nutty pudding” composed of macadamia nut milk, ground nuts, and fruits, as well as a third meal that varies between options like a roasted vegetable lettuce wrap and chickpea curry served over greens.
Johnson has vocally defended his unconventional approach to extending human lifespan, referred to as Project Blueprint, during his appearance at the RAADfest anti-aging conference in September. He attributed criticism of Project Blueprint to society’s habitual embrace of unhealthy behaviors.
Furthermore, Johnson suggested that this societal inclination towards unhealthy habits is exacerbated by the proliferation of fast-food establishments, sugary beverages, and the pervasive use of smartphones, which he likened to a “heroin-like device.”
Johnson asserted, “If you could measure the biochemical reactions between myself and those who criticize my dietary choices, I would argue that I derive greater pleasure from my food consumption.”
However, it’s essential to note that Johnson’s approach to extending lifespan has been met with skepticism from scientific experts. Jan Vijg, a genetics professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, emphasized that there is currently no evidence supporting the idea that humans can significantly surpass the maximum lifespan, estimated to be around 115 years.
Johnson did not respond to requests for additional comments at the time of this report, as they were submitted outside regular business hours.