Don’t Die: Is Bryan Johnson going to live forever?

27/08/2025 28 min
Don’t Die: Is Bryan Johnson going to live forever?

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If you haven’t heard of the Don’t Die movement or Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Protocol, then buckle in.Johnson is a millionaire who is pouring his money into a massive effort to stay as young as possible, for as long as possible.Norman and Tegan unpack the basics of his routine, and some of his whackier attempts to turn back the biological clock.References:DunedinPACE, a DNA methylation biomarker of the pace of agingHow old are you really? Are the latest ‘biological age’ tests all they’re cracked up to be?Plasma-Based Strategies for Therapeutic Modulation of Brain AgingInfusion of young donor plasma components in older patients modifies the immune and inflammatory response to surgical tissue injury: a randomized clinical trial | Journal of Translational MedicineOld plasma dilution reduces human biological age: a clinical studyMetformin as Anti-Aging Therapy: Is It for Everyone?Targeting ageing with rapamycin and its derivatives in humans: a systematic review - The Lancet Healthy LongevityA Phase 1/2a Follistatin Gene Therapy Trial for Becker Muscular DystrophyFollistatin Gene Therapy Improves Ambulation in Becker Muscular DystrophyIf you enjoyed this episode, check these out!Is it safe to dose yourself with pre-workout?Can collagen supplements keep your skin supple?Can you train yourself to sleep less?