Is Bryan Johnson's Longevity Protocol Worth the Hype?

[@Physionic]

On the topic of supplements, a few things: 1. It does bother me that over 50% of my content is focused on supplements, because I just don’t think they’ll ever make even half the difference other interventions (exercise, diet) will make to a life. Unfortunately, it’s what many people want to learn about. 2. I think there’s a bit of shifting of the goal posts in Dr. Kado’s talk. The discussion of brain improvement or joint improvements aren’t the same as longevity. It’s true that all the studies on longevity are animal based, but there are many, many high quality studies on heart, brain, etc. measurements in humans and supplement use. Now, the magnitude of the effect is small, typically, but not always meaningless. I can understand the admonishment against taking supplements for longevity considering the dearth of human evidence, but other metrics have excellent evidence behind them (ie. Creatine, as one example). That said, nothing will compare to proper lifestyle changes (beyond exercise and nutrition, social interaction, mental stimulation, etc.). Anyway, overall, I agree. I do think the discussion shouldn’t be blanketed completely with “don’t take them”. I’d argue to advance that to “don’t take them unless you’ve already taken care of the foundational health interventions”. Great video, as always, Chris :) (I recognize a thumbnail 😊 - that was an odd one; basing the “no fiber” argument on a single terrible study was wild to me)

[@Nicksonian]

Nice to see two of my most trusted sources coming together. I am a supplement skeptic however I take a few that seem logical. I also just got some creatine based on Physionic’s recommendations. I’m 67.

[@Starship_X]

Thoughts on Bryan Johnson's whole plant food approach? Seems like it's the optimal diet to reduce inflammation and cholesterol. The recent whole food plant based study of oil vs no oil appears to confirm Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn's advice that all oils are bad (if the goal is an optimal diet for healthspan and lifespan).

[@Nicksonian]

@@Starship_X While there’s little doubt surrounding the efficacy of a whole food plant diet, I didn’t catch Johnson leaning into that. In fact it seems he hawks a lot of highly-processed snake oil, and I don’t mean his olive oil, and other”foods.” Although some of what Dr. Esselstyn has merit, I don’t follow the anti-oil stance. While Chris implies that there is not much evidence supporting EVOO, it has a good track record. You should watch Chris’s deep dive into oils that he did awhile back.

[@Fearzero]

​@@NicksonianGIl Carvalho has a bunch of videos on oils vs saturated animal fats as well.

[@someguy2135]

​​@@Fearzerogood point about Dr Gil. If anyone is not familiar with his channel it's called Nutrition Made Simple

[@Joy80JJ]

I think Michelle did a fabulous job. She asks the right questions & has a very positive upbeat personality....which is enjoyable to watch/listen to.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you :) I could've asked more questions, but I appreciate your support! 🥰

[@RobZwierlein]

@@michelle_cenyou did great!

[@rileylass1109]

I agree, and I hope the odd follow up episode like this one doesn't keep her from making more videos!

[@michelle_cen]

@@rileylass1109 Of course not 🥰 Thank you for your support!

[@nizahe2731]

@@michelle_cen You totally rock, Michelle :)

[@ToniMacAskill]

Hahaha, my husband is so fierce, doncha know, screaming at our grandkids. 😅

[@kentroskelley1389]

When it comes to the little people, I’m pretty sure he’s a pushover HA Loved that “Hey kid get off my lawn” “Grandpa you don’t have a lawn” Jim Gaffigan esque humor

[@partypants]

You've done a great job, keep him wild and angry! 🙂

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Don't conclude anything before watching this 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] ❤

[@SALVATl0N]

Thank you for this follow-up. This is what I expect from this channel. I also follow Brian Johnson's channel, but he's like my kooky neighbor that I enjoy visiting with. I come here for balance and skepticism.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Don't conclude anything before watching this 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] ❤

[@anaosuna2481]

This is by far the BEST channel on KZbin! Thank you Plant Chompers🙏❤️

[@mikecar52]

Chris, your channel is great, but so is Dr Westman and he isn't vegan. Dr Stanfield and many of the 16 million sub channels. Sabine Hostenfelder, etcetera. Not huberman, not ferris, or most of the health fitness youtubers. Dunno if you are number 1.

[@RobZwierlein]

I agree

[@jamessullenriot]

My favorite supplements are blueberries, walnuts, flaxseed, broccoli, and a few others.

[@stx7389]

You cannot achieve optimal health without supplements

[@imthinkingthoughts]

@@stx7389you can’t achieve optimal health without brain augmentation and eventual merging with the singularity

[@JohnMoseley]

@@stx7389 Sez who?!

[@zephyr2002]

​@@stx7389Let's discuss this further. I take a few when I feel I need them, like vit D in the winter and B12, some zinc. Recently experimenting with creatine and lifting. Which supplements do you think are most beneficial?

[@andanssas]

​​@@stx7389please provide the papers proving that... If links don't work, just provide the IDs 😂

[@TheCookiecupcakes]

1:10 The "Natural Flavors" issue is a big one. I wish they would just disclose exactly what they put in there.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Don't conclude anything before watching this 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] ❤

[@GrzesXD]

I wonder if they could label them like that in EU or it would have to be something like "similar with natural blabla"

[@SuperAngelic5]

One of the things I like about Bryan is that he promotes sleep. For the longest time, we have had business executives, celebrities, and other "successful" people discounting sleep. In fact, they brag about how little sleep they get and how working more and sleeping less is the secret to getting ahead.

[@michelle_cen]

Agreed! Finally, someone from that world making sleep cool!

[@natashatomlinson4548]

I have reservations about him too but he really opened my eyes to the crucial importance of sleep . I went to bed an hour earlier last night and feel better this morning

[@lowbarbillcraig3689]

promotes sleep - yeah, he's pretty boring ;)

[@someguy2135]

​@@lowbarbillcraig3689Almost boring enough to put you to sleep!

[@someguy2135]

I agree about the importance of sleep. One supplement that Bryan takes that I can recommend from personal experience is ashwagandha. If you have trouble turning off your brain to be able to go to sleep when you want to it is worth a try. It suppresses cortisol levels which is why it works. Start with a low dose and see if it works for you. Watch out for a lack of motivation and moodiness which may indicate that it's not for you or that you need to adjust your dose

[@pdsnpsnldlqnop3330]

I think your conclusion is the correct one. It is tech bro science, and the supplements! He is getting a lot of attention and yet he lists social media as down there with smoking and drinking. This does not add up to me, the guy is spending his whole life in front of the camera as an influencer. Plus it is the only thing he does, it is an obsession. There is nothing wrong with some obsessions, but I prefer the old uns that are known for something else. Jane Goodall is a spritely 90 something woman, vegetarian until going vegan a few years ago. She inspires because of her wonderful work with chimpanzees. I can't do chimpanzee things but I can eat like her. Hence she is a role model. She also has purpose. Maybe that is the main takeaway, to have purpose and then everything else follows. I am looking forward to the TED videos.

[@sandray7609]

I know people without purpose or interests and they are unhappy, depressed and lonely. They think there's a magical cure for happiness in a pill. I am a life long learner and can't imagine not having interests and learning something new everyday.

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

​@@sandray7609 And we all know what these ultimately leads to... Drinking and drug and gambling and pr0n dependence to fill a void. And even worse things follow. At least in most cases.

[@sandray7609]

@@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x Yes, agree with this

[@someguy2135]

Jane Goodall is one of many vegans who are inspirational. History is filled with others who did not eat meat and who would be vegan today.

[@VeganSemihCyprus33]

Don't conclude anything before watching this 👉 The Connections (2021) [short documentary] ❤

[@breft3416]

Michelle's segment didn’t seem to promote Bryan, to me, at least. It did demonstrate that Bryan has stuff he promotes.

[@michelle_cen]

Aw, thanks. That was my intention - putting the info out there on what he does, which did involve a lot of correction on the mountain of misinformation about him online

[@andanssas]

​​@michelle_cen ​ you did an awesome job, thank you. Those who skimmed the video failed to notice you never promoted his supplements. So in future similar coverage, state/disclaim that non-affiliation clearly at the end, that'll please some _skimmers_ 😂

[@michelle_cen]

@@andanssas great advice, thank you!

[@derekw9405]

I just wanted to say thank you for what you do. Not just this video but for all of the wonderful content you put out. Your Intellect, Wit, and Humor are a breath of fresh air in today’s environment. I hope to see this channel grow and reach a broader audience.

[@davidgallefoss1254]

Hear, hear!

[@yogiyoda]

tennis might be reverse causation. I mean it can be pretty hard on your joints and requires great conditioning. You have to be in good shape to play tennis

[@markustran777]

Also richer people usually play tennis as well so!

[@yogiyoda]

@@markustran777 - yes, that too!

[@perrydimes6915]

@@markustran777 Wasn't that something mentioned in the last video, with Daniel Lieberman?

[@jaimeayala4231]

You have a point. However, other activities that need great condition and good shape are badminton and soccer and they only add 6.2 & 4.7 years respectively. There must be another aspect to tennis that makes it an outlier.

[@yogiyoda]

@@jaimeayala4231 - I think tennis players tend to be more wealthy. Maybe it's harder on joints and tougher for cardio too?

[@dewidiot79]

Thanks for this video , I really appreciate seeing all sides of this. I think Michelle did an amazing job introducing us to the people behind the Don’t Die project but I wanted a deep dive on it and you guys delivered. I was suckered into the koolaid drinking nonsense of the carnivore and keto diets and it legitimately hurt my health so I’m being extra cautious now as a plant based person! Thanks both of you !

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you! So happy you're on a diet now that works for you

[@terraflow__bryanburdo4547]

I was suckered (and suffered) for many decades of plant based but keto (15 years) and carnivore (7 years) has finally given me a perfect bill of health as I approach 70. Meat saved my life, quite literally.

[@dewidiot79]

@@terraflow__bryanburdo4547 I lost 80 lbs on keto in the first year. Then it slowly came back on no matter how strict I was. I kept it up for over ten years , my wife will attest how strict I was, over time I became increasingly lethargic, moved into prediabetes and hypertension. As a last resort I tried carnivore and it didn’t work. My labs were a mess, incredibly high cholesterol, liver enzymes, cortisol, h1c, hypertension headaches and fatigue . Plant based Whole Foods helped enormously but only if I avoid any vegan “meats “ or “cheeses” and stick to beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables. Maybe there are genetic differences that explain the difference. You’re not the first person I’ve heard from that had success on keto. I did have success too but it simply stopped working for me. I have to be pretty strict on plant based Whole Foods with avoiding any processed vegan “snacks” and such but when I do, my labs are so much better. No more hypertension, prediabetes or cholesterol. You do you but if you stall or it stops working reach out! I’m sure there’s a great diet for everyone.

[@JaxObsessed]

Thanks, Chris!!! I didn't think Michelle was too easy on Johnson. She did a great job of introducing me to him. Armed with what Dr. Gregor thinks about supplements I went to visit the blueprint website and found a very positive and compelling place for ideas and experimentation. I went away feeling positive about his "movement" but I wasn't compelled enough to buy anything. Even though Johnson says his protocols and products are an at cost venture, which I believe, he breaks my golden rule for not falling for influencers selling stuff. I do take various supplements senolytics, nmn and what not but I do not go in for combined, multi ingredient products which nearly all o Johnson's products are. I prefer to get my nutrition from what I eat. Love you long time, and THANKS!!!!!!

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you Jax ❤ Whole foods ftw!!!!

[@JaxObsessed]

@@michelle_cen 100% :D

[@charliemorrison8168]

I supplement B12 and Vitamin D3 and DHA, as per Greger and Paul Kerton, AKA Hench Herbivore.

[@Mimulus2717]

Just this week the Rhonda Patrick's newletter examined the literature for benefits of multivitamin supplementation. "In a 3-year study known as the COSMOS (the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study), taking a multivitamin improved cognitive function, memory, and executive function compared to a placebo. A meta-analysis of three COSMOS substudies concluded something similar: there was clear evidence that multivitamin supplementation improved global cognition and memory-an effect that was estimated to be equivalent to a 2-year reduction in aging!" Her take home message: Multivitamins may be benign, but they’re unlikely to be harmful. What’s important to remember is that exercise, sleep, and diet are exponentially more important for your longevity whether or not you take a multivitamin. Make sure you have these “low hanging fruit” taken care of before you begin to worry about the smaller-albeit still important-lifestyle inputs. " I personally take a single good quality multivitamin with B12 plus extra algae oil and Vit D.

[@BM1982.V2]

The studies are probably looking at people eating a deficient diet so of course there will be some benefit. What would be interesting would be seeing if these same multivitamins have the same positive effects on people eating a well balanced whole foods diet. B12, many people are deficient, even meat eaters because of our more sterile world, and D if you don't get enough sun or live further from the equator are definite exceptions. DHA/EPA the jury is still out I think but good to take as an insurance policy if you don't eat fish. The rest I'm not so sure are needed if you eat well.

[@someguy2135]

When taking any vitamin, including multivitamins, beware of companies that include excessive amounts of fat soluble vitamins which can lead to health problems such as nerve damage. I prefer to take individual vitamins to allow me to control the amounts and pinpoint which vitamins that would benefit me

[@flyshacker]

@@BM1982.V2Great reply. I would also add that Dr. Greger has mentioned studies showing that supplements of some vitamins are harmful while those same vitamins from good food are beneficial. I am careful NOT to take any supplements beyond those recommended by the lifestyle medicine practitioners I follow, which are B12, D3, plant based DHA/EPA (with some controversy), zinc, and kelp (for iodine).

[@carinaekstrom1]

As a vegan, those 3 are the only ones I consider worth taking at this point. I know B12 from a pill is healthier than getting it packaged in a piece of fiber lacking piece of animal. And D3 from a pill is probably better than being a lot in the sun. Good algae oil should be safer from contaminants than eating fishes.

[@someguy2135]

@@carinaekstrom1 100%

[@raulgarcia8627]

Michelle seems like an awesome nice kind and caring person, so it's to be expected that when people are being nice to each other and having a great time she ain't about to just ruin the party with an uncomfortable question (which is what Bryan's event, and his whole public persona is relying on) So all things considered, I think she did a fine job, and this follow up video complements the blind spots well enough. Also, in a different note. Come on, how does anyone believe Bryan hasn't had esthetic treatments? 🤨

[@19Jetta]

Some things to consider: Bryan is probably, at some level, creating all these products because people have asked him for them. When they look at all the ingredients in something like Nutty pudding, there is a large part of the population that probably says "That looks haaaard - can I just have a supplement?" Also, he is measuring himself extensively. The supplements he is using are, by definition, producing the result he wants. Its not like he is just randomly taking things. Finally, I don't thing it is fair to compare what Brian is doing to what longevity researchers do. They look at large populations and general trends. Bryan started this looking at himself, an n of one. I don't follow Blueprint but I do admire what Brian and others (Dave Pascoe, Julie Gibson-Clark, etc) are doing and I think there are good lessons to be learned (if not followed exactly) from all of them.

[@perrydimes6915]

Loved seeing the flipside of the last video. Especially the bit about no supplement, nor olive oil, having the strength behind it of fruits and vegetables (what's that famous soundbite, every cup of legumes lowers your all cause mortality by 8%?) Btw, I love the more frequent recent appearances by the Chompettes -- Miguel, Michelle, etc. They are just as knowledgeable and great at interviews, etc.

[@michelle_cen]

Chompettes 💚 Aww love that term. Thank you!

[@nizahe2731]

Hello, Chris! I completely agree regarding olive oil-there is nothing inherently exceptional about it when viewed through a scientific lens. Like all oils, it is an isolated fat, stripped of most of the accompanying nutrients found in whole plant-based foods. While olive oil has been marketed as "heart-healthy" due to its higher content of monounsaturated fats, it remains a concentrated source of calories and lacks the fiber, numerous antioxidants, and phytonutrients present in whole olives. In the context of oils, flaxseed oil could be considered the "healthiest" due to its higher omega-3 content, but even it pales in comparison to obtaining essential fatty acids from whole food sources like flaxseeds, chia seeds, and a variety of nuts. These whole foods provide a more balanced nutritional profile, including fiber, protein, and a range of micronutrients-many of which we don't even fully understand yet in terms of how they interact with the human body. Oils simply cannot offer this complexity. Research consistently supports the superiority of whole plant foods over processed oils, even those perceived as "healthy." When comparing diets with and without oil, the no-oil approach consistently shows better results, particularly for heart health. This is why I’m skeptical of Bryan’s protocol. The idea of promoting olive oil as a health food is not aligned with the most current scientific understanding of nutrition. Bryan's claim that every calorie in his diet "fights for its life" seems contradictory when isolated oils-essentially empty calories-are included in his regimen. It seems questionable and biased. If the goal is to maximize nutritional density per calorie, it would make far more sense to focus on whole plant foods, which provide not only healthy fats but also fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants-all of which contribute significantly to long-term health outcomes. The conclusion? Bryan isn't being fully transparent with us. For some reason, he has a clear bias towards olive oil, which is disappointing considering his influence and his advocacy for healthy living. Given his platform, it’s troubling that he endorses a product that, at best, offers minimal nutritional benefits compared to the whole foods that should be prioritized in any health-focused diet. Not to mention that he is selling his own olive oil and it isn't cheap...

[@Nicksonian]

Your video transitioned seamlessly into “Dr.” Gundry talking about olive oil. At first I thought it was part of the video. When it kept going, the Gundry-quack preaching the thousand-and-one uses for olive oil, I realized he was selling his EVOO. I cook with olive oil as I follow a Mediterranean diet, but I use it relatively sparingly and don’t treat it as a beverage.

[@TheTubbyLunchBox]

Not a lot of EVOO in the Okinawa Diet ● Eat the whole olive.

[@Nicksonian]

@@TheTubbyLunchBox But there is EVOO in the Mediterranean diet. There’s little to no evidence that judicious use of EVOO is in any way harmful.

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@NicksonianThe Mediterranean diet isn't good because of olive oil, but in addition to it. But I agree, eating the whole olives are even better. Toss them in with beans and tomato for a wholesome chilli.

[@Nicksonian]

@@mikafoxx2717 I eat whole olives. But you can’t use whole olives to make vinegar and oil salad dressing or sauté veggies.

[@LateForDinner-mn1hn]

Decades ago I was on the taking supplements band wagon but seeing the waste created by all those plastic bottles and the expense got me thinking that it was really not the answer. Now I understand the impetus to treat health problems with supplements is also a symptom of the for-profit healthcare system in the USA. But selling snake oil has a long history and not just in the USA. I agree with the point that it’s not necessary to use a lot of supplements or add in special processed food products to get healthy. It’s real food, a balance of fresh and cooked, mostly plants, and enough social interaction to keep one active mentally and physically that really matters most. It’s not going to stop people from getting some illnesses but it helps to have good underlying health if one develops a condition.

[@user-245er4ud]

Great video! One thing that really caught my eye from that previous video from Bryan Johnson's event was that he was number 2 on the list of proven anti aging factors. While he takes 100 supplements and spends millions on a team of scientists, the lady who was in the number 1 spot eats whole foods, exercises, meditates, and only takes 1 supplement at around $30 a month!!! To me that was enough to say, I'll just keep at my WFPB diet and loads of exercise!

[@michelle_cen]

Yeah, Julie Gibson Clark is amazing :)

[@tombaron5607]

He’s not as completely transparent as he claims to be. He dyes his hair, he got veneers, and he was or may still be on testosterone therapy. He is kind of hush hush about these things.

[@mikafoxx2717]

Pretty sure he was honest about the testosterone. He had lot T due to being crazy low body fat, like 3-5% because he was eating like 1800 calories a day. He upped it to 2150 or something and got the body fat level out of "danger zone destroy muscle and don't reproduce" level low, because he was chasing slowing down metabolism for slower aging per some studies. But he took it too far and bodybuilders get the same thing when getting that lean and only aim to be there for only a couple days for a contest prep if they ever get there to being with.

[@johnhopkins6029]

I think it makes sense he trashed his health chasing material wealth then ate broccoli and got good sleep and now he’s turning his followers into consumers and calling it a revolution 😂

[@jeanlucdiscard2382]

He isn't trying to live forever with diet and exercise. He's trying to live long enough to reach longevity escape velocity, the point at which technology reverses aging faster than you biologically age. His health and performance metrics speak for themselves. Skip his packaged food and copy his actual diet and supplement regime. Skip the logical fallacies from overly cautious academics who don't innovate.

[@StephenMarkTurner]

For all his weirdness, I think it's good that advice to watch diet, exercise, sleep, bubble up to the top.

[@natashatomlinson4548]

Johnson looks like a cyborg to me .

[@sadface7457]

Its a blueprint. I think what allot people don't realize it's that he is just making first assent. To show whats possible. The might be easier or better ways up the mountain.

[@ElderMoreMind]

One thing I have always appreciated about Bryan Johnson is that he gives his program and content away for free. The retail products are fairly new and I’m wondering how he got talked into doing these since they seem inconsistent with his overall health philosophy. Thanks for talking about fiber (again)- this is an incredibly important topic. Would add that it’s important to be getting fiber from whole fruits and vegetables, not just legumes. Legumes are great but it’s important not to skip the salad/veggies.

[@elizabethk3238]

Purpose is more important than relationships! I say this because I'm living it. At 77 I remain pain and meds free. My purpose is doing what's necessary to see how long I can keep this up. Best purpose, don't you agree?

[@carinaekstrom1]

I think that depends totally on what you value the most. Some people value relationships a lot, while some love to be mostly alone. Some need purpose more than others do, as well.

[@kobidreamer]

As a fan of the channel as well as a fan of Bryan Johnson I was quite happy with Michelle's coverage. While I appreciate many of the questions in this follow up I feel some of it is just a little harsh, seemingly for balance sake. I do not think it fair to judge Johnson's effort through the lens of the most established academic wisdom. The attempt here is not to emulate the most successful known examples of healthy living and graceful aging. It is to break the known limits of human longevity with a level of intervention never before seen and therefore unexplored. It is this pushing the boundaries that justifies the hype, not any particular detail of his protocol. In the big picture Bryan's general approach is sound and clearly well intentioned. His ambitions are most positive and inspiring to many. Sure , not every element is certifiably great but I still consider Michelle's overall positivity an accurate portrait of the movement.

[@andrewbird57]

Bryan Johnson's hair looks like it's a dye job. Am I wrong? At 67, I don't subscribe to any one philosophy for longevity, but learn from various sources, such as this channel and from what Dan Buettner says he discovered from studying blue zones. Veganism, exercise and movement, yoga, social interactions and relationships, optimism, purpose.

[@jenniferclifford4669]

Yes it is

[@michelle_cen]

Bryan doesn't dye his hair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGOYg5yLj7aGgrMsi=b-kNAoKRcbLDI-5Y This video explains what he did to reverse greying hair

[@andrewbird57]

@@michelle_cen Color me skeptical. It looks like a dye job to me, and not even a particularly good one.

[@paulcohen6727]

It would be a shame to feel like you're in your twenties and look old because of premature grey hair. In fact, dying your hair may help you to feel younger, give you a more positive attitude and so, contribute to health. Take it from an old healthy guy in his seventies who dyes his hair and has the energy of a person in their twenties.

[@RXP91]

It's such a weird thing that so many longevity folks do. My hair started greying at 18 & I've never touched the stuff. I'm baby face & at 36 I still got ID'd for alcohol until I took my hat off. But the obsession on hair colour is crazy to me. To each their own though

[@phototristan]

He takes over 100 pills per day! I just don’t know how his kidneys and other organs can keep up with so many supplements and drugs.

[@mikafoxx2717]

I mean, it's mostly food product pills. Like turmeric curcumin, cocoa powder, and the like, for polyphenols and some vitamins. He's not stacking drugs

[@phototristan]

@@mikafoxx2717 Not really. If you look at his protocol, he takes things like multiple aspirin, melatonin, and many others in addition to the supplements. Even so, too many vitamins can definitely damage your kidney and liver and other organs.

[@lenguyenngoc479]

​@@phototristanyou must be kidding. Do u think he's dumb enough to not measure everything? He's the most measured human on this planet for god sake. If the data on his kidney gets just slightly off he will change it immediately

[@zXrabidrabbitXz]

I’ve recommended this channel quite highly to a number of people, as a lone beacon in a field of deranged, bad-faith slop. The last video made me feel quite awkward in those recommendations. Thank you for this follow up.

[@michelle_cen]

Thanks for that! I didn't intend for sharing Bryan's info in the last video to sound like I was endorsing all he does. Glad this video helped restore your faith in the channel :)

[@ZmogusJaponija]

One thing keeps puzzling me. So many people interested (some, also obsessed) in logevity, but they somehow don't want to hear about the fact, that if we will continue to destroy our planet - there will be nowhere to live when they will get old eventually. Or the living will be unbearable due to climate crisis. Or/and due to mental health/addiction crisis in many countries/societies...

[@Figmentoftheearth]

Dont die is not only about diet its dont die dont kill each other and the planet align ai with don't die

[@Scottlp2]

1.He gets lots of hate. 2. There is nothing controversial about cruciferous veggies, olive oil, macadamia and walnuts, and cocoa. 3. None to supplements is just plain ignorant given e.g. large percentage of population is deficient in magnesium.

[@paulcohen6727]

Have to disagree with number two: a lot of health influencers say to eat low fat; the other day one of them said that any kind of fat can produce plaque in the arteries. So, I've eliminated nuts, soy products and oil and restrict myself to one level teaspoon of ground flax a day. Gotta agree with you however about cruciferous veggies.

[@smonster]

Impressive video. You've meaningfully added to the previous video, delivering the skepticism people were looking for. This should make more people happy. I'm looking forward to the full interview with Virginia Hislop, that's going to be fascinating.

[@michelle_cen]

❤❤❤

[@ronaldcoley9982]

I like everything about Blueprint except the supplements. His cocoa powder is good. He claims it has the lowest heavy metals per flavanols. I hope he’s telling the truth about his tests. He brings up important topics about how bad the food system is and it needs to be cleaned up. The companies aren’t looking out for true best interests of their consumers. He’s also undergone a LOT of procedures/therapies that only 1% of the people in this world can do. So his program really isn’t followable. I depend more on someone like Dr Michael Greger, but I like a lot of what Bryan talks about. We do need more sleep. We do need to eat more things that are associated to longevity. The stuff he sells is ok if it’s as rigorously tested and scientifically proven as he says. I don’t like taking all those pills, so I don’t think it’s worth it as supplements are never as good as the real food. His power laws don’t involve supplements, so I think everything is cool with that.

[@JohnMoseley]

As I said elsewhere here, I'd really like to see his claims about food's dirtiness double-checked. It's partly that the subject is important in itself, but it also seems key to the question of whether he's fearmongering (even inadvertently) to make sales.

[@ronaldcoley9982]

@@JohnMoseley I hear you, but I’m thinking everything is always worse than what they tell you with money on the line…

[@JohnMoseley]

@@ronaldcoley9982 Maybe, but I'd like to see the hard evidence, and see it dissected by people like Chris or Gil Carvalho who are better qualified than me to verify it or not.

[@Nicksonian]

Although dismissive over Johnson’s vaguely cult-like lifestyle, I am trying one thing: Breakfast as the main meal, lunch as a secondary meal, and no more food until breakfast, also known as the 16-hour fast Johnson advocates. This will, I hope, lead to some needed weight loss and better sleep, something Johnson is right to promote. However, no green smoothies. Although I’m somewhat skeptical over Dr. Esselstyn’s anti-oil stance, I am adopting his eat-lots-of-greens encouragement, although not six times a day. Otherwise, a mostly vegetarian diet consisting of entirely WHOLE FOODS.

[@PlantChompers]

I was talking in the hall with Valter Longo a few months ago at yet another longevity conference and his point of view is breakfast is by far the meal with research showing you can't miss it. But he skips lunch (on weekdays) and has dinner 12 hours after breakfast. It's just an observation from me that he said that, not an endorsement because I really don't know what's healthiest.

[@someguy2135]

I switched to a mostly plant based diet centered around Whole Foods at a certain point in my life. After that I researched why others go fully vegan in their lifestyle including diet and decided that I would do that myself. Since doing that I found that I had noticeably fewer aches and pains including a backache that would often flare up. Eating animal products promotes chronic inflammation which was the problem. My story is at my channel

[@Nicksonian]

@@PlantChompers Thanks Chris. It’s a thrill getting responses from someone I admire and respect. Longo’s view might be, I’m assuming, aimed at keeping energy management on an even keel. But I think there might be something to the 16-hour fast and being beneficial to sleep. You’ve talked to fasting proponents and the benefits seem real…although I don’t have the discipline for days-long fasts.

[@Nicksonian]

@@someguy2135 Your spell check also changes “whole foods” to “Whole Foods.” I wonder who decided that? Advertising embedded in our spell check?

[@someguy2135]

@@Nicksonian sounds right of course I get a kick back from Whole Foods every time I comment. I'm using voice texting by the way

[@notthere83]

Something that bothers me about the criticism of the processed foods that Brian sells is that at least to me, it seems like his target audience for that are people whose lives may be too stressful to spend a few hours in the kitchen every week. But in the past, he showed how the whole food (Well - not all ingredients may be "whole". I don't remember any more.) versions are made and I'm guessing they're described in blueprint. (I have no clue because I have no need for blueprint.) In addition to mentioning that one should ideally eat whole plant foods, I think his products should be compared to what they're intended to replace-fast food and average grocery store ready meals.

[@michelle_cen]

Fair point!

[@plants_and_wellness1574]

If you want to be extremely healthy and live a long time, it’s pretty simple. Try to get at least 7-8 hours of sleep every night, move your body daily, I myself aim for at least 10k steps a day and I do resistance training 3 times a week, and eat a ton of fiber! Lots of plants. I choose to eat fresh seafood when I can get it but for the most part my diet is plants. Those are the basics. If we all did those things we would all be so much healthier! Almost every disease is PREVENTABLE, it’s up to us to keep ourselves healthy. All disease starts in the gut and our good gut bacteria thrives on fiber! Healthy gut, healthy body. Chris, it would be so cool if you could interview the Sonnenburgs. They are a husband and wife who are microbiologists and run the lab at Standford and are really good friends with Christopher Gardner. Their book, The Good Gut, has been life changing for me! They have shown that based on our gut bacteria that they can turn on or off certain diseases like MS. THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR THAT! ❤

[@Fearzero]

Seafood is full of microplastic, dioxins, pcbs, radiation, birth control, pesticides etc. You're better off with an algae oil supplement produced in a bioreactor without the toxins. In addition, most of the ocean plastic is from the fishing industry ie netting and related gear.

[@ussgordoncaptain]

notice how his 5 power laws don't even mention supplements! Imagine if you just read his 5 power laws and followed those, you'd notice that you'd basically get the entirety of all the benefits. I will agree that Olive oil is probably overrated, mostly because olive oil is better than other oils but oils are typically bad so olive oil is nothing special compared to Chia seeds.

[@notthere83]

I don't know about the antibiotics video you recommended. Pretty much the first thing in that video is a mention of "Zoe's microbiome testing technology". I've looked this up a few times over the years and every time, I get the same result: Gastroenterologist associations think that tests like that are a waste of money because there is no (or inconclusive) scientific evidence for a link between what bacteria your microbiome consists of and health problems. Which doesn't mean that I disagree with the fiber argument. And doctors absolutely SHOULD be more careful about which antibiotics they prescribe for what. It's insane to me that there are doctors who aren't infectiologists who look at an antibiogram that clearly says that a pathogen is sensitive against X and decide to prescribe Y-which isn't even listed because it's useless against that pathogen. (Maybe there is some weird reason-I'll ask an infectiologist next week.)

[@Mrwan13]

I presume Gastroenterologist associations don’t promote a lot of those gut tests because the company processes are confidential, Surely there is a lot of scientific evidence if it’s processed by AI but it’s ALL industry funded. I did a couple tests via a different company and discovered I really did react to food the said I would, and these were common foods most people would call healthy.

[@keary-vg9jt]

How does someone attend/view the Longevity summit by TEDx Boston? There is no information in the link provided on how to view/register/attend. Thank you.

[@michelle_cen]

It's happening Oct 1 in Boston! We will release videos of some talks from it, a recap video, and eventually all the talks will be on the TEDx KZbin channel. The event is already full for in-person attendance, unfortunately.

[@JohnMoseley]

'The thinking of a big tech guy.' and 'a hundred different supplements' (which he sells). Yes. I don't want to be cynical - he seems a likeable guy who may be making some important points, e.g. about how 'dirty' even our healthy foods are (I'd like to see that further examined here if possible) - but he's a businessman peddling ethical consumerism as a means to systemic change, which has been abundantly shown not to work.

[@Volcorps]

I feel that Brian is trying to not upset people which is why he doesn’t preach about veganism as much as other topics.

[@raulgarcia8627]

Yeah because he's not vegan and has things to gain by telling people whatever they want to hear 🤷‍♂️

[@raystaar]

I take around 17 supplements, but they're not compounds. Instead they're either powdered herbs and spices, like oregano, cloves, and turmeric, or powdered fruits and veggies like cranberry, amla and beets. I chose them for their antioxidant, anti inflammatory effects and I look upon them as adding real foods to increase my gut microbiome diversity.

[@beepbeepnj2658]

Dr. Fred Kummerow Ph.D in food chemistry who at age 102 still had a full head of hair, never took any synthetic unregulated vitamins or supplements for evidence based reasons. Do you have a Ph.D to understand the evidence or do you live on hocus pocus by the band Focus?

[@chriscardwell3495]

Thank you . . . for the ending. There are many common foods recommended by both Bryan and Micael Greger (How Not To Age) and by lots of othe people. Prefer Michael Greger's food-based approach with a minimal number of pills. There is a technique known as triangulation . . . if various techniques demonstrate the answer is somewhere around here then you are fairly close to the answer. I agree that longevity experts who prove their theories (by living a long life) is an excellent demonstration. However there are people who break all the rules and still live to nearly 80 or into their 90s (but maybe with non ideal health). I think there is more credability for Extra Virgin Olive Oil based on lonevity studies . . . see Zoe recent youtube video . . . than you admit . . . I accept it may not yet be conclusive beyond any doubt. Now experimenting with changing my diet and exercise with simple health observations . . . how far can I walk up a hill quickly before I struggle . . . but the experimental changes have too many unknown interactions. However benefits are apparent (even if I don't have rigorous proof of what caused the improvement) . . . will upgrade to a more difficult hill in the next few weeks. Many thanks for all your videos rooted in solid facts

[@kentroskelley1389]

Great video Chris All the thoughts from comments make life interesting. Some great people follow your channel!! I’m enjoying life. Love Steve Jobs quote below. Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because they change things. They push the human race forward. And while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do. Steve Jobs

[@PlantChompers]

I could tell you a lot about that commercial (I worked for him). He didn't write that, our ad agency did, and he hated it in the beginning. He was sensitive about being lumped in with misfits.

[@kentroskelley1389]

@@PlantChompers HA! Paul Harvey the rest of the story situation, but from someone who was actually there. Thanks for sharing that Chris! Very cool!

[@PlantChompers]

Here's more! It's a fascinating story that means a lot to me. Steve didn't let his own narration of the ad go to market; he said it sounded arrogant. My guess is he was in focus groups with me when IT directors said they would never buy anything from Steve for their companies because he's like John DeLorean, here today and gone tomorrow. They didn't know Steve was behind the one-way mirror when they said that... He would fall on his back on the ground and fake like he was driving a stake through his heart. Their comments really did hurt him. And that's why they designed the ad, imo - to show great things come from people like that. www.cultofmac.com/news/today-in-apple-history-heres-to-the-crazy-ones

[@kentroskelley1389]

The Cult of Mac link you sent was a fascinating read Thank You. Must have been heady times back then. Glad you were there to help!

[@GrassoMaria-k3s]

I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him, $230k every 4weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God’s work and the church.

[@GrassoMaria-k3s]

Only God knows how much grateful i am. After so much struggles I now own a new house and my family is happy once again everything is finally falling into place!!

[@SabbathTorri]

Wow that's huge, how do you make that much monthly?

[@SabbathTorri]

I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??😊

[@JennyNguyen-t1g]

Absolutely! I've heard stories of people who started with little to no knowledge but made it out victoriously thanks to Ms. Susan Jane Christy.

[@Doucette-ju3hb]

I do know Ms. Susan Jane Christy, I also have even become successful....

[@LaurieAnnCurry]

This hit all of my qualms and let me know I wasn’t the only one with questions!! Thank you Chris & PC team❤😘

[@carl13579]

Good video. I also question his "apparent age" calculations. I would love a deep dive to see how these are actually calculated.

[@jonathonalsop2120]

I like what Bryan's doing, and as pointed out his fundamentals are sound. For the average person all you need are the fundamentals, sleep, healthy diet, exercise and purpose/relationships. Everything else Bryan is doing is aimed at the 'Don't Die' goal of the as yet unattainable extreme life extension.

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

This is a needed follow up video. Of course he wants 1 billion -consumers and customers of his product lines for himself- ... I mean to help everyone. Of course he is better than most similar influencers but that's Matt that huge of s pro. Earlier he even took more supplements. But on his side don't quote me on this, but I vaguely remember once claiming he doesn't want to be elitist by spring rich people sports like tennis. But maybe I'm wrong about it and please correct me if I am. His sentiment also in disagreement with his expensive to follow his protocol is, including his training. And playing tennis and badminton isn't that expensive in comparison so maybe I'm won't about it. And Chris, you are 100% right about diet and longevity. They is constantly changing and evolving but the very basics are won't change anytime soon. They are very solid, regardless of that infamous study that claims otherwise. Regardless how wrong it is in so many ways. You could do a 10 min video about that study if you feel insclined to do so.

[@PlantChompers]

I know there is a lot of concern that tennis is for rich people. I live in an upper middle class neighborhood, it's true, but health clubs are expensive and tennis courts are free to the public.

[@4124V4TA-SNPCA-x]

@@PlantChompers As a child we just played badminton in the park or in the field without any court. Even nowadays when I play it rarely. Sure it may not be 100% accurate but I don't care. (As well as how we've played körbe méta, a quite ancient game, kind of a forerunner and presumably [a] progenitor of cricket and baseball. But with OG horse hair ball and sticks. Not vegan strictly soaking but no horses were harmed in maintaining their manes. So no need to get angry. - Later is addressed to other potential readers.) Dren I just now see how some embarrassing swypoes I left there. I won't edit it know, however. "That's not that huge of a pro for him, however" and some more minor other ones.

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@PlantChompersJust need 2 rackets, a ball, and a friend. The courts are just to be more official, you could have a blast without em. But I will say that I've some grass tennis lawns here too, and it's practically the middle of nowhere.

[@michelle_cen]

👏👏👏

[@klang180]

I thought a daily b12 supplement and vitamin D for winter time were generally agreed to be positives but your longevity person didn't seem to agree.

[@SuperAngelic5]

I know right. I will continue to take vit d and b12.

[@plants_and_wellness1574]

I think they would just rather people test and then go from there. I myself take vitamin d because I stay out of the sun and of course I take b12 because I don't eat meat. I get bloodwork done every 6 months and adjust based on the results.

[@sandray7609]

Vit d is controversial because it's benefits aren't proven long term. It may do more harm than good. Many times the target RDA is based on population averages not necessarily what is needed for health

[@LateForDinner-mn1hn]

I don’t know which longevity person you think said that, but I didn’t hear that message. I heard that taking a whole bunch of supplements every day isn’t proven to help improve longevity. None said to not take any specific vitamins like B12 or D. They would probably say it depends on your individual needs, not a general rule that everyone needs to follow.

[@mikafoxx2717]

​@@sandray7609Benefits aren't proven? It's a vitamin. You NEED it. If you're up in Canada and even then you avoid the sun without sunscreen, you're in dire need of supplementation unless you eat a whole lot of cod liver.

[@julioandresgomez3201]

An old proverb states "a long walk, a long laugh and a good nap cure everything there is". If the body is in trouble_ meaning, starts to be down, not something that has been going on and on for years_ why not just take a nap right away. Then the body will not be pumped up and will (likely) not have enough impulse to properly self-fix. Taking a nap right after a walk (or some form of gentle and smooth exercising) and laugh that's what fixes pretty much anything.

[@adamgalas6762]

The only oil I use is 1 tbsp of algae oil. 5g of DHA and EPA is the maximum safe dosage. 120 calories of the healthiest oil on earth, where the fish get all their Omega 3s.

[@andanssas]

Enjoyed Michelle's great report of the event, but this completes it nicely 😊🎉

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you ❤

[@nolow_life]

4:08 When you have data like this on the screen and you're speaking to it, it would be really helpful for the viewers if you would highlight the parts you're speaking of as you go because sometimes it's hard to figure out which part of it to read while listening to your voice at the same time

[@PlantChompers]

Thank you. I shoulda done that.

[@TangoMasterclassCom]

Thanks for the great video, as always so informative! Michelle did an awesome job with her reportage, and she was critical! She did not review the protocol itself, but she reviewed the event, two different things. She clearly mentioned how the main tenants of the protocol are not about the supplements or tech stuff, but the basics: sleep, plant based nutrition, and excercise. I chose to eat whole food plant based for the many health reasons of eating a wide variety of fiberrich plant foods, so I don't use any supplements other than B12, D3 and EPA+DHA. And I prefer to get my fats from nuts, seeds and avocado instead of oils, that is just my personal taste preference. And I think Bryan is surrounded by grifters who try to sell him many medical treatments that are not safe.

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you for your kind words

[@sergiomontes2568]

Originally one single case study, but he is expanding it. Yes, the cofoundings are confusing but if a large enough group manage to stadistically significantly extend their lifes in comparison to family members etc (acting as control group) then you got a big sign that some of what they are doing, maybe 1 of the supplements or 2, is working. From it is just a matter of trying the most promising things in the protocol isolated it... it might be dificult by then as the cat would out of the bag and everyone would be pushing to get the full protocol no matter what

[@mjs28s]

Like Bryan or not he is at least putting his money where his mouth is and, quite literally, testing all the different things to see what moves the needle and what doesn't. He also gives away all the information for free and tells you exactly what he is doing or taking so if you want to do it yourself you can or if you are lazy buy his stuff (the BluePrint labeled stuff) to do it. Me, I prefer the produce section of my local grocery store. Not all that hard to buy fruit, veg, nuts, seeds, beans, etc. Lastly, I am sure that he would agree that food, lifestyle (exercise, relaxation, sleep), no smoking, alcohol, etc. are the largest part of the solution with whatever cocktail of supplements that they come up with is just icing on the cake. From what I have seen diet and exercise are the things that he talks about the most and you can't even get the VAST majority of people to eat right let alone exercise. They have so many excuses.

[@tsurutom]

"if you are lazy [you can] buy his stuff" The problem is that if you buy this stuff you're not following his own advice. It's ultra-processed, unhealthy crap and he definitely knows it, which massively undermines his sincerity.

[@GM-cm3qc]

@@tsurutomyou can eat the recommended doses of said vitamins?

[@tsurutom]

@@GM-cm3qc I didn't even mention vitamins. But you can't just supplement vitamins and eat processed crap or that's what all the experts would recommend. Unfortunately, plants contain literally thousands of active compounds, and we understand very little about how they interact with each other our with our bodies and microbiome. All we know is that the more whole plants we eat, the healthier we are on average.

[@thomas6502]

Your skepticism inspires my inner cynic to try harder. 🙂Much gratitude to you (and your team) Chris. Thank you.

[@WFPB_4_Life]

At least he's promoting a 100% plant-based diet to his followers. 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@crowdofdissidents155]

Does he include hair dye in his protocol? He is a salesperson. And, Michelle is just a nice person,.

[@michelle_cen]

Bryan doesn't dye his hair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGOYg5yLj7aGgrMsi=b-kNAoKRcbLDI-5Y This video explains what he did to reverse greying hair

[@michelle_cen]

Agreed he is a salesperson too :) He can be both charming and a clever marketer

[@sophiekarnak3936]

@@michelle_cen What he actually says in that video is that he doesn't "go to a salon" or "use a chemical process," but he clearly states that one of the products he uses "has an herbal extract which has a color, which is what you see in my hair." He's just playing a semantic game here - he doesn't "dye" his hair with commercial "hair dye," he just "colors" it with a product that stains his hair the same color he used to get from hair dye.

[@michelle_cen]

@@sophiekarnak3936 He talks in that video of how he has biopsied his hair and looked at it under a microscope, which can look beyond that herbal extract’s coloring and see that indeed he's producing more hair color than before. But fair point.

[@crowdofdissidents155]

@@sophiekarnak3936 Thanks for making that clear, since I really don't want to watch it. It looks dyed to me.

[@jp7357]

6 years ago, before I went plant exclusive and started exercising my biological age was +10 years and my aging pace was .96. in the latest test, my aging pace was 1.04 YET my biological age is now -3, so somehow I’m aging at a faster pace but getting biologically younger. (Trudiagnostic for all tests). I think I’m done with these expensive biological age tests. I’m doing everything humanly possible (and still have a life) to increase healthspan. I’ve added back fatty fish to my plant based diet because the science seems.to suggest pescatarians outlive plant exclusive lifestyles. Even so, disappointingly, the most number of extra years one gets by being super healthy is 4. i won’t die of heart disease or ischemic stroke, and won’t suffer from vascular dementia but my relative risk of dying from cancer is only -14% “maybe” !! WTF ? “Vegans suffered from 67 deaths from cancer, with a rate not significantly different from regular meat-eaters (1.14, 0.88-1.47).”

[@lenguyenngoc479]

One of the thing Ive learnt from BJ is how important sleep is. He made me realize the enormity of what I have been lacking. Such a massive difference between a 8 hour sleep vs a 6 hours one. I will never brag about how i stayed up late till 3am in my high-school years ever again

[@michelle_cen]

Same!! I wish other public figures talked more about how important sleep is, and how amazing one feels with more quality sleep vs. less. Would love if we could shift the cultural zeitgeist that glorifies sleeplessness

[@k.h.6991]

Imwas reminded by Brian's work that olives are probably a health food, so I reintroduced them in my cooking. 😅

[@flyshacker]

While I really enjoyed your video on Bryan Johnson and his big event, your video here resonates with me much more! Great job hitting all the areas of questionable practice. I agree that Bryan Johnson is a fascinating guy, and I hope to follow his adventure. But I will stick to my WFPB diet with consistent exercise and limited supplements, and I will continue to follow the advice of doctors like Greger and Fuhrman who have taught me so much. If Bryan Johnson’s methods are ever proven clinically to be correct, I will jump on them. But I am happy to wait. Thank you!

[@ac5126]

The most important change that i made that made the biggest difference in how i feel and look is sleep.

[@milicaskenderovic1306]

It's nice how you recognize that your perspective is a perspective of a privileged person. Purpose, for example, can only exist within a set of options that individuals have at their disposal. No doubt, longevity is multifactorial. And sadly, not even a goal for many...

[@tsurutom]

Certainly you don't need options to feel purpose? I recall studies that even show how poorer populations had more of that. Not to justify injustice (I would never), but fighting for your and your family's survival definitely gives you a purpose. Think how humans evolved for hundreds of thousands of years and how many options they had throughout their lives; yet, one can only imagine them with the strongest sense of purpose.

[@milicaskenderovic1306]

@@tsurutom true 👍

[@elberthiggins6667]

I have never found a supplement that had an effect at my conscious level except ...magnesium but I was trying for better sleep not regularity so that too was a fail. And then there was the craze for "antioxidants" back in the 1990's to name but one that was demonstrably harmful, and there is "omega 3" which didn't pass muster in preventing CV disease. Then there's a history of a panapoly of products that don't contain the real ingrediant (what you get is an ingreediant) or something that has toxic contaminants like lead. Here's my proposal for labeling: instead of "this statement has not been evaluated by the FDA" (and we know how vigilant the FDA is) it should state something like "there's one born every minute" or "a fool and his money"...or " the evidence for these claims is nonexistant."

[@mikafoxx2717]

I like that last one. As for a supplement you're very conscious of doing something, try a higher dose niacin pill. It gives quite the flush.

[@AndrewPawley11]

Thanks for what you do Chris. As always a valuable and balanced critique. It seems to me Brian Johnson's study design in flawed, even for an n=1 experiment, as he continually changes multiple variables and then draws conclusions from the results of changes in his protocol. So, the jury remains out on his approach. Certainly, it's a little early to be buying his range of products. The day may well come for that but, not it is not here yet.

[@yviruss1]

All the best for the longevity summit. :)

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you!!! We're so excited for it and will make a video recap of it, as well as release videos of some of the talks. All the talks will eventually be on the TEDx YT channel.

[@yviruss1]

@@michelle_cen Woah! That is fabulous. Couldn't thank Chris, you, and the entire team of Plant Chompers enough. You guys rock; no like seriously. 🙏

[@michelle_cen]

@@yviruss1 Thank you for your kind words & support

[@ralphy199]

Chris and Michelle Makena great team team. Love this channel

[@michelle_cen]

Thank you!

[@tamcon72]

Excellent follow-up, Chris! Thanks for posting!

[@TonyNovation]

Good follow up! I appreciate how you combine criticism with self mockery so it doesn't feel mean spirited. That's probably one of my favorite parts of this channel! That being said I think one of the biggest takeaways for me from Brian Johnson is what he has been talking about lately which is how dirty our food is. I've also recently started following LeadSafeMama and EricEverythingLead recently. Eric has lead test kits that I would recommend everybody buy. I've been testing stuff all over my house. And LeadSafeMama said something recently that kind of changed how I view things. She said it's not enough to choose food products that have low amounts of lead and heavy metals, she said the goal should be to identify and proactively choose products that have zero lead and zero heavy metals (eg cadmium, arsenic). I thought wow, that just changed my perspective. She was just talking about food products but the same goes for household products like baby bottles and air compressor fittings, which is why it's so important to test things. And we can't expect manufacturers to do it for us unfortunately.

[@zukodude487987]

I believe what he does is beneficial. I have never seen putting rational calculations into our body not yielding beneficial results. How much the current tech is helping is unknown, but it probably is an increase in health and this is not including any new or better practices in the future when we have more data.

[@peterz53]

Thanks. Johnson does say to focus on the basics first. Sleep etc. I think that is often overlooked. There are many highly qualified research scientists in the field of aging who also, to my disappointment, use their research to develop pills ($$$$) to modulate aging pathways instead of showing how the basics, diet and exercise, modulate the same aging pathways. Look forward to your Longevity Summit.

[@spencerprice1676]

Thanks for keeping it 100, Chris

[@jonathanw3557]

I believe that many academics are just milking grants. They are not intrinsically or extrinsically motivated to make concrete conclusions that lead to practical human interventions. Good science is crucial. Many studies do not practice good science though. The Mediterranean diet is a great example. It’s likely the high polyphenol EVOO through short term monocyte stimuli that has the greatest impact and not the wine. Should we discuss David Sinclair and his resveratrol, enough said…

[@ChessMasterNate]

There are things I don't like about the protocol. I think variety is good because you can't know what unexamined molecules might be great, you minimize the probability of concentrating some destructive molecule, and it is probably good to exercise all our digestive enzymes. I think eating the same three meals is like doing the same three resistance movements, and shunning all the rest. Blending is used. Blending creates Advanced Glycation End-products, especially with foods that have carbs, protein and fats like nuts and seeds. Johnson has an AGE Reader devise, but he has never shared his readings and more relevantly the change from the beginning of his protocol to recent readings. Granted, it is not likely to go down. But if you plan to live for hundreds of years, as he does, you want the increase in AGEs to be nonexistent or exceedingly small, because they build up, and they cause demonstrable harm. As protocols go, I am impressed with some of it. He has rightly considered heavy metals and the harms they cause. It is so hard to avoid these in the US. The supplement world is full of fraud, and I am just talking about actually getting what it says on the label. The fact that things are tested, and he has chosen the best, is great. I think olive oil is greatly overrated. Maybe I am biased, as I am allergic to those polyphenols in the olive oil. But I can consume other polyphenols. My concern with olive oils is the AGEs content. Olive oil is quite high. It has 11,900 kU/100 mL. Extra virgin, first cold pressed olive oil has almost as much: 10,040 kU/100 mL. The highly vilified corn oil has only 2,400 kU/100 mL.

[@lorenzolietti8864]

exactly...evidence of one taking 100+ supplements...I am not you and also who knows which supplement is actually working

[@CraigHocker]

1:50 recipe looks a whole lot less ultraprocessed, what??? Macadamia Nut Milk, Blueprint cocoa, Sunflower lecithin /// and the footnote makes it clear you are supposed to be getting the Blueprint Stack product with Selenium rather than just add a brazil nut.

[@rbphilip]

All good points. Bryan does say that he is a N of one band wants to see what happens when a lot of people try the program. But before I tried whole hog (so to speak) I would start with a WFPB diet. With lots of exercise. Until the basics are right there is no point in the extras.

[@lorah3005]

👍 Whole food plant based for the environment and health; vegan for the victims! *Ask your city government to sign the Plant Based Treaty!* 🖖

[@CursiveDragon]

I admire how PC just lets everything roll off. Nothing can bother this man. Guess the saying is correct, "Truth doesn't need defending."

[@peteroffpist1621]

We all learn by doing mistakes. This was more balanced. Still I think people get too fixated on numbers, I see a lot of 80 to 90 years old people but with no health or life quality left, even those who are much younger and already visiting doctors of all kinds regularly. What people should strive towards is being healthy and vital without pain, pills and operations to get the happiest and best quality of life no matter if we die at 60 or 110.

[@williamhartman9]

I’m very skeptical about the tennis theory . If it is the coordination and socialization aspect then why would tennis be well above the other sports like soccer when it meets the same criteria? It seems undetermined. Also why not just include coordination and socialization into our lives and do any type of exercise we want . Interesting indeed

[@Gina-t3o]

Great video! Thanks 😊

[@MarcellaB3ll4]

Live by the study, die by the study. While I love them, they have many limitations and I approach them with as much caution as I do Brian. In the end, we are the experiment and everything is a grift in one way or another in this world. I think your last point was the best, which makes me think of prophets. Their spiritual journeys are their own and instead of worshipping Buddha, my thought is I maybe just strive to find the answers to my own burning questions instead; like, if he could do it, maybe I can too. And like Buddha, I only know I know nothing. Ommmmmmmm.

[@masher1042]

Thanks! Great episode as usual. Good reminder on maintaining a sense of humour and not taking ourselves too seriously. And having a purpose and good relationship. 🙏

[@gail1249]

Bryan Johnson doesn't look like longevity. He is beginning to look unhealthy in his face. Maybe too many supplements??? They are not regulated

[@sadface7457]

Looks can be deceiving. That's why we have data. It's more important what you look like in the inside.

[@pavolhorvath7850]

Agreed. He actually looks older than he really is.

[@flyingwambulance]

Because your brain has normalized plastic surgery and million dollar products that celebrities put on their face. Maybe stop being shallow and look at the average joe rather than billionaires or celebrities.

[@flyingwambulance]

This truly is the tictoc generation where anyone who doesn't do plastic surgery look "old".

[@plantbasedethos5726]

And he avoids sun exposure, otherwise he would even look older than that

[@sk.n.9302]

Appreciated this!

[@dominicmutzhas6002]

Yeah 100 different supplements and 5050 interactions lol

[@MichaelPennMath]

1:20 -- finding out purple bag Doritos were vegan was a revelation.

[@michelle_cen]

Hahaha, I had them like every day in middle school. Didn't know my snack was vegan. Too bad that doesn't mean they're healthy 😅

[@ziemowitmaj7074]

Thank you for this, you have restored my trust as that other episode really raised my eyebrows

[@michelle_cen]

Hahaha, sorry to raise your eyebrows. Glad we got you back!

[@ziemowitmaj7074]

@@michelle_cen haha no harm done, Im in no risk of drinking his coolaid, but was worried about newcomers to the scene being pulled into the commerce machine.

[@thisbee66]

Bryan looks like he dyes his hair.. I think it violates his "Don't Die (dye)" philosophy. I do enjoy his perspective and his willingness to share the intimate details of his life.

[@michelle_cen]

Bryan doesn't dye his hair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGOYg5yLj7aGgrMsi=b-kNAoKRcbLDI-5Y This video explains what he did to reverse greying hair.

[@iluvtododrawrings]

@@michelle_cen He doesn't use a traditional commercial hair dye.... he uses a "colored herbal extract". But the effect is the same... not real hair color. His greying is not reversed... his greying is colored.

[@michelle_cen]

​@@iluvtododrawrings He says in that video that when they do a hair biopsy and look at his hair under a microscope, it shows he is producing hair color. So he has reversed at least some greying. But sure, his hair is colored as a result of the herbal extract :)

[@iluvtododrawrings]

@@michelle_cen Are you being naive on purpose? If the greying is reversed, then he doesn’t need a colored herbal extract.

[@FoggyMom]

Thoughtful podcast as always. I’ll never give up my single source, extra virgin olive oil! 😁 It is such a flavor enhancer for veggies, cooked or raw. Maybe it’s because I’m Italian!

[@michelle_cen]

🇮🇹💕

[@paulcohen6727]

I just heard that among all athletes, pole vaulters live the longest. I didn't understand why until I watched some videos of them in action. The have to be both fast and strong, have extreme and precise control over their bodies, be flexible, agile basically, the most elite of all athletes. Finally, to become these super-athletes, they have learned to be tenacious and so, they are schooled for life.

[@michelle_cen]

Very interesting! 😮 Thanks for sharing