Biohacker Bryan Johnson's bold claim: 90-day oxygen therapy gave him 'biology of 10-year-old' in his quest to 'live forever'
Bryan Johnson, an American entrepreneur, claims Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has reversed his biological age, making his body akin to a 10-year-old. This claim is part of his Blueprint project, which aims to reverse aging through strict routines and experimental treatments. While HBOT has risks and benefits, experts remain skeptical about its anti-aging effects, urging caution and further research.
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The American entrepreneur and biohacker Bryan Johnson says he is closer than ever to reaching his dream of "living forever". Johnson recently claimed that a 90-day round of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) helped reverse his biological age, making his body as young as that of a 10-year-old.This bold claim is part of his personal health project called Blueprint, which aims to stop or even reverse ageing.HBOT is a medical treatment where a person sits or lies inside a special chamber and breathes in almost pure oxygen at higher-than-normal air pressure. The goal is to push more oxygen into the blood. This can help tissues heal faster and reduce swelling. Each session usually lasts between 1 to 2 hours.Under pressure, oxygen can travel deeper into parts of the body where it is normally hard to reach, especially areas with poor blood flow.Although HBOT has some benefits, it is not without risks. Some people feel pressure or pain in their ears or sinuses. Others may have temporary changes in eyesight. In rare cases, more serious side effects can happen, such as lung problems, seizures, or very low blood sugar levels. These risks go up if the therapy is done too often or for too long.Bryan Johnson made his fortune in the tech world but is now best known for his fight against ageing. His project, Blueprint, includes strict routines for food, sleep, exercise, and even medical treatments. He spends around $2 million (USD) every year to follow this plan.His lifestyle is highly organised. He follows a plant-based diet, avoids sugar and processed foods, and sticks to a careful sleep and exercise routine. Along with HBOT, he also tries stem cell treatments and other experimental methods.Johnson's health experiments have gained huge attention on social media. Some people are inspired by his discipline and dedication. Others are unsure and even critical of his methods.One of his most controversial experiments involved taking blood transfusions from his teenage son. This move caused public concern and criticism from doctors and ethicists, who questioned the safety and morality of such practices.Experts agree that HBOT can help with healing and recovery, but many are doubtful about its role in reversing ageing. Scientists say more studies are needed before we can know if Johnson's methods truly work. They warn people not to follow such extreme routines without proper medical advice.Inputs from TOI
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