"My stomach is eating itself": Biohacker Bryan Johnson has autoimmune disease
Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tech billionaire Bryan Johnson, known for his extreme anti-aging regimen, has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease.
- Johnson, who aims to achieve longevity and defeat death, is now facing a new health challenge with his stomach condition.
- His team is reportedly working on developing a treatment for this autoimmune disorder.
Bryan Johnson, the tech billionaire renowned for his ambitious pursuit of extreme longevity and his public goal of defeating death, is facing a new health challenge. Johnson has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, specifically a form of gastritis where his stomach is reportedly "eating itself."
This diagnosis presents a significant hurdle for Johnson's highly publicized "Project Blueprint," a rigorous regimen of diet, exercise, and medical interventions designed to reverse aging. While Johnson has previously shared intimate details about his quest for extended life, including comparisons of his nightly erections to those of his 18-year-old son, this autoimmune condition adds a new layer of complexity to his anti-aging efforts.
Despite this setback, Johnson and his team are reportedly focused on developing a therapeutic treatment for his condition. The news of his diagnosis comes as he continues his mission to optimize his health and potentially extend human lifespan far beyond current limits.
My stomach is eating itself.
Originally published by Der Standard in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.