Don't Die: The Man Who Wants To Live Forever is a Netflix documentary that traces the life of Bryan Johnson, a businessman on a mission to reverse his biological age. He wants to push away death as far as he can and ultimately wants to live forever.
In his mission, Bryan Johnson has spent tons of money on developing methods that he claims reverse aging. At the same time, he follows a rigorous lifestyle that most of the people can not afford to pursue.
From having his last meal of the day at 11 AM to taking more than 50 pills every day, the man is very serious about his routine, which he thinks will make him live for an eternity. Here is all you need to know about Bryan Johnson's lifestyle.
Bryan Johnson’s lifestyle and daily routine
Bryan Johnson follows a highly structured routine to slow down aging and keep him feeling young. He came up with this routine in his health program, Project Blueprint, which involves strict habits and rituals.
As seen in Don't Die: The Man Who Wants To Live Forever, every part of his day is carefully planned based on science and measurements, which aids in his goal of maintaining his body like that of a teenager. Bryan wakes up before 5 AM and starts his day by checking his weight, body fat, and hydration levels.
He measures his body temperature, which mostly comes out lower than the human average. He then consumes a mix of 54 pills and a green drink containing creatine, cocoa flavanols, and collagen peptides.
He also wears a red light therapy cap on his head, which he says helps with hair growth. After this morning routine, Bryan exercises. His workout is a 25-step process aimed at improving his physical health and includes activities like backward sled pulls and specific ankle rotations.
By 7:30 AM, he has already eaten a breakfast comprising high quantities of vegetables like broccoli, garlic, and ginger. By 11 AM, he finishes his last meal, though he goes to bed several hours later.
Bryan’s sleep routine is just as strict. Sleep is a top priority because he believes it is essential for longevity. He sleeps at 8:30 PM without fail every night. To ensure he sleeps well, he has a specific bedtime routine. He avoids bright screens and anything that might stress or excite him, like intense conversations.
He even optimizes his bedroom environment with blackout curtains and an ideal temperature, using a special mattress and air conditioning. Bryan Johnson also avoids stimulants like caffeine and alcohol and exposes himself to morning light right after waking up to regulate his body’s internal clock.
His lifestyle includes advanced medical testing and treatments as well. Bryan’s health team constantly monitors his body, running tests on everything from his blood and DNA to his organs.
Bryan Johnson is happy with his lifestyle
While the lifestyle seems extreme, Bryan says he enjoys the process and finds it rewarding. He claims his fitness tests have shown that his body performs like an 18-year-old, and he has slowed his rate of aging by 28%. He also claims to have reversed his biological age by over five years.
Bryan Johnson talked about his routine in an interview with GQ and said:
“I derive tremendous pleasure from the entire process of what we're trying to do, pioneering the cutting edge of science and showing the future of human possibility.”
He continues -
“It's funny, because most people hear about this, and the instantaneous reaction is to assume that I must be miserable. It's very hard to understand that I might derive more pleasure from doing this than I would anything else.”
However, Bryan also admits that his lifestyle is not for everyone. It costs him millions of dollars each year, and not everyone has the time, money, or discipline to follow such a strict routine. That being said, he still hopes to inspire others to make smaller changes in their lives, like eating healthier or sleeping better.
Don't Die: The Man Who Wants To Live Forever is streaming on Netflix.