Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals battle with autoimmune gastritis, vows to 'solve' chronic illness with technology

Biohacker Bryan Johnson has disclosed that he is battling autoimmune gastritis, a chronic condition where his own immune system mistakenly attacks the cells of his stomach lining. In a social media post on June 30, Johnson explained that this illness causes irreversible damage, leading to nutrient deficiencies, anemia, and an increased risk of cancer.

Johnson, who gained notoriety for his extreme anti-aging regimen costing $2 million annually, suspects his past dietary habits might be a contributing factor. He recalled a childhood filled with sugary cereals and fast food, and a period in his twenties where stress and intense work led to weight gain and a decline in health, potentially triggering the autoimmune process that later affected his thyroid and stomach.

While conventional medicine acknowledges that autoimmune gastritis has no cure and can only be managed, Johnson remains defiant. He plans to tackle the condition head-on, meticulously monitoring diagnostic markers like ferritin and iron levels. His team intends to conduct repeat biopsies and develop personalized treatment strategies based on the results, leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

"In the age of artificial intelligence, multi-omics, and custom-designed DNA, proteins, and cells, no condition should be considered incurable simply because no one has yet attempted to cure it using today's technologies," Johnson stated, expressing his resolve to find a solution. His overarching philosophy, dubbed "don't die," drives his relentless pursuit of longevity and health, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable medical challenges.