How To Not Look Old

Bryan Johnson

Aug 26, 2024

Episode description

A sun tan is not a sign of health. It’s a sign that your skin has been damaged and will sag, wrinkle and discolor faster as time passes.

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🧪 WHAT IS BLUEPRINT?
Like past explorers, I’ve asked an unthinkable question: is death still inevitable or is a new era of longevity here?

After selling my company Braintree Venmo for $800 million, I built a team of dozens of medical professionals, became the most measured person in history, and achieved arguably the best comprehensive biomarkers in the world.

And I share everything with you, for free.

After having poor health habits as a kid, running myself into the ground from 20 years of building companies, and a decade of chronic depression, now, at the chronological age of 46, my biomarkers are in the top 1%.

And not just the top 1% of 46 year olds, but on many markers, such as my cardiovascular fitness, I’m in the top 1% of 18 year olds.

Top 1%: Speed of aging
Top 1%: Muscle mass & function
Top 1%: Fat mass
Top 1%: Inflammation
Top 1%: Cardiovascular
Top 1%: Bone mass
Top 1%: Sleep
Top 1%: Combined clinical markers
Top 1%: Nighttime erections

Blueprint is an algorithm, built by science, that takes better care of me than I can myself.

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Episode description

A sun tan is not a sign of health. It’s a sign that your skin has been damaged and will sag, wrinkle and discolor faster as time passes.

🥦 Order my Blueprint Stack here: https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com/products/the-blueprint-stack

🧪 WHAT IS BLUEPRINT?
Like past explorers, I’ve asked an unthinkable question: is death still inevitable or is a new era of longevity here?

After selling my company Braintree Venmo for $800 million, I built a team of dozens of medical professionals, became the most measured person in history, and achieved arguably the best comprehensive biomarkers in the world.

And I share everything with you, for free.

After having poor health habits as a kid, running myself into the ground from 20 years of building companies, and a decade of chronic depression, now, at the chronological age of 46, my biomarkers are in the top 1%.

And not just the top 1% of 46 year olds, but on many markers, such as my cardiovascular fitness, I’m in the top 1% of 18 year olds.

Top 1%: Speed of aging
Top 1%: Muscle mass & function
Top 1%: Fat mass
Top 1%: Inflammation
Top 1%: Cardiovascular
Top 1%: Bone mass
Top 1%: Sleep
Top 1%: Combined clinical markers
Top 1%: Nighttime erections

Blueprint is an algorithm, built by science, that takes better care of me than I can myself.

Check out the Blueprint website for recipes, exercise, and other protocols. Become the next evolution of human: https://protocol.bryanjohnson.co/

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https://twitter.com/bryan_johnson

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Recognize tan as a sign of skin damage, not health

Contrary to the belief that a tan is a sign of health, it is actually a sign that your skin has been damaged by sun exposure.

Seek sun exposure when UV index is below 3

For safe sun exposure, a good rule of thumb is to get it when the UV index is below 3, which is typically earlier in the morning and later in the afternoon.

Choose mineral-based sunscreens for skin and environment protection

It is preferable to use a mineral-based sunscreen because it is less likely to be absorbed through the skin and is more environmentally friendly.

Beware of titanium dioxide in sunscreen for brain health

There is emerging evidence that the common sunscreen ingredient titanium dioxide may pass the blood-brain barrier and accumulate in the brain.

Tint car windows to block 99% of UV rays for skin protection

A practical tip for skin protection is to tint your car windows with a film that blocks 99% of UVA and UVB rays.

Wear gloves while driving to protect hands from sun damage

To prevent significant aging damage on your hands and arms from sun exposure while driving, you can wear protective gloves.

Supplement daily with 2000 IU of vitamin D for optimal levels

To ensure adequate vitamin D levels while avoiding excessive sun, you can supplement with 2000 IU of vitamin D every day.

Use 10,000 lux lamp to support circadian rhythm and mood

If you wake up before sunrise, using a 10,000 lux lamp can provide the necessary light exposure to support your circadian rhythm and mood.

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