Participants in Bryan Johnson's Anti-Aging Experiment Report Feeling Unwell, According to a New Article

Whifferin' on Longevity Mix: A Foul Taste in Consumers' Mugs, Alleges NYT Report

Participants in Bryan Johnson's Anti-Aging Experiment Report Feeling Unwell, According to a New Article

In a report that's given Bryan Johnson, the Silicon Valley bigwig behind the anti-aging startup, Blueprint, a bit of a stir, the New York Times points a finger at his company's popular "Longevity Mix" concoction. Apparently, this so-called fountain of youth potion has left some users feeling worse for wear instead of rejuvenated.

Johnson's Blueprint firm has been promoted as a beacon of health and longevity, with its blends promising to keep its devotees hale and hearty for years to come. However, Johnson's star seems to have dimmed a bit as a result of the NYT's claims. The paper's investigators come bearing tales of gastrointestinal woes, metabolic changes, and other not-so-pleasant side effects suffered by a significant number of the mix's consumers.

The core complaint, if you will, seems to stem from a common ingredient – the sugar substitute, allulose, which is used generously in the longevity concoction. Apparently, this sweet, not-so-innocent ingredient has left a sour taste in many users' mouths, causing symptoms like nausea, bloating, and to top it off, vomiting.

But it doesn't stop there. Recent internal Blueprint research revealed some troubling information about the effects of the mix on some participants. For instance, roughly 60 percent of the research study's participants experienced at least one side effect. Furthermore, blood tests showed declines in testosterone levels and the onset of prediabetes amongst some participants after following Johnson's diet plan. It's unclear at this point just how severe these side effects were, though.

"Theo-gone-awry: A slew of comments about hating this as it's making them sick, puking, and burning their guts," a Blueprint employee reportedly wrote to a colleague back in February 2024.

"Allulose-pocalypse: TONS of people claiming it's causing nausea and bloating," said another employee in a separate communication.

Defending himself against the NYT's claims, Johnson took to X on Friday to proclaim, "The New York Times attempted to take a swing at me and missed. What was supposed to be a takedown read more like a puff piece." He went on to claim that the Times had failed to dig up any substantial evidence and fabricated facts to fit their narrative.

Gizmodo reached out to Blueprint for comment; however, the company stated their usual response time for such inquiries is one to two business days. We also contacted the National Labor Relations Board regarding the federal labor complaints against Johnson's company, yet no further details were immediately available.

PS: If you're curious, allulose is a sugar substitute earlier peddled by Johnson on his social media networks as a key ingredient in his secret anti-aging formula. It appears that not all magic bullets have the same effect on everyone, after all.

Sources:1. NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/14/technology/bryan-johnson-longevity-mix-blueprint.html2. Internal emails, spreadsheets, and documents uncovered by the NY Times during their investigation.

1. The New York Times' report on Bryan Johnson's Blueprint and their "Longevity Mix" has stirred up controversy, as some consumers report feeling ill instead of rejuvenated after consumption.
2. The NYT's investigators cite gastrointestinal issues, metabolic changes, and other side effects as common complaints among users.
3. Internal Blueprint research shows that over 60% of participants experienced at least one side effect, and blood tests indicate declines in testosterone levels and the onset of prediabetes in some.
4. In response to the NYT's claims, Johnson defended himself on X, asserting that the report was more like a puff piece instead of a takedown, and alleging that they fabricated facts to suit their narrative.

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