Millionaire biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals how he ‘reversed hair loss and greying by 70%’ in less than a year
BIOHACKER Bryan Johnson who's shelling out millions in his quest for immortality has revealed the exact steps he follows to reverse his hair loss and get rid of greys.
The tech-tycoon, 47, claimed he's been able to grow a full head of hair despite being "genetically bald" through a mix of supplements, red light therapy and customised hair oil.
At one time, Bryan was best known for founding the payments company Braintree - but nowadays he's making headlines for his very expensive quest to turn back the clock and become 18 again.
His bid to reduce his biological age has involved taking a cocktail of pills, not eating past 11am and receiving a blood transfusion from his 17-year-old son to reverse ageing.
Bryan hopes to regenerate every inch of his body, from his skin and organs to his hair.
The millionaire has - formerly Twitter - to share that he's been able to grow back his receding locks and even get rid of his greys.
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";Genetically, I should be bald," Bryan wrote in a thread.
"I started to lose my hair and go grey in my late 20s."
Before an after snaps do show a significant difference in his tresses, with thick strands now covering his previously bare temples.
The 47-year-old said his full head of hair was down to "a lot of hard work".
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But with the help of a range of treatments, Bryan claimed he was able to reverse his hair loss significantly in 12 months.
"Contrary to popular belief, you can maintain your hair well into your 40s and beyond," he said.
The biohacker advised you get ahead of hair loss and start looking after your locks before noticing any thinning.
"It's important to note that the best to work on your hair is before you start losing it," he said in a outlining his full routine.
"A lot of people wait until they start seeing a lot of shedding - don't wait."
In fact, many lose up to 50 per cent of their hair before they even realise it, Bryan said.
He recommended getting started as early as your mid to late twenties to combat male pattern baldness.
The millionaire biohacker broke down his hair "protocol", outlining what he does on a "daily, weekly and monthly basis".
1. You are what you eat
Bryan said nutrition is vital for the health of your hair.
He name three key nutrient groups to keep in mind.
The first of these is protein "to support collagen, keratin, and elastin synthesis".
Next was, omega-3 fatty acids "for antioxidant effects and improving scalp circulation".
Third were vitamins and minerals like "iron, selenium, and biotin".
The tech tycoon seems to consume a lot of these lock-boosting vitamins in supplement form.
2. Scalp saviour
Bryan slathers a custom made topical solution onto his scalp his scalp every night, massaging his scalp with a silicon scrubber for one or two minutes to stimulate blood flow.
The biohacker shared he'd had the topical treatment customised to his genetics.
It contains a number of ingredients including minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, vitamin D3 and vitamin E.
If you can't afford to get your own custom solution made, Bryan said: "5 per cent minoxidil is a solid budget alternative.
"Note that some people experience side effects with a topical such as itchy skin, headaches etc. so monitor for those," he added.
3. Put a cap on it
Bryan also makes use of gadgets like a red light therapy cap to boost his hair growth.
The tech mogul said he pops his on is head while doing his morning routine.
"It increases blood flow and also stimulates hair follicle activity," he said.
"The studies on this are pretty good, it's not the most powerful treatment we do but still it's part of the stack, so all these little things add up."
He recommended donning a red light therapy cap for six minutes a day.
4. Pop a pill
The biohacker also praised oral minoxidil - a hair loss drug - for boosting his locks.
"I take 3.75 mg a day. I started with 2.5 mg and evaluated for side effects," he explained.
However, he stressed that it is only considered safe at low doses as it can lead to unpleasant side effects, including excessive hair growth and headaches.
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Bryan shared a few tips for implementing a new hair regimen, the first of which was starting slow.
He advised introducing one product at a time and monitoring closely for side effects.
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It's also important you give each new production or routine tweak three months to start showing results.
"If you are trying to do something about your hair and everything I'm talking about seems a little overwhelming, you can start with 5 per cent minoxidil."
Inside Bryan Johnson's age-reversing life
The tech mogul follows a strict anti-ageing routine in the hopes of reversing his age.
His routine - which he claimed is "entirely based upon evidence and data" from scientific studies - includes:
- Waking up around 5 a.m.
- Measuring his body composition, including fat, muscle mass, BMI and temperature
- Drinking a preworkout smoothie and taking 61 supplements
- Working out for an hour, doing both cardio and weight training
- Eating a breakfast "super veggies"
- Undergoing treatments like red light therapy and ultrasound
- Having his second meal of "nutty pudding" and 40 more supplements
- Eating his third and final meal of the day by 11 am
- Working from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., then spending two and half hours for "family time," relaxation, skincare, and dental care
- Going to sleep by 8:30 p.m
Bryan also made headlines for by recruiting his 17-year-old son Talmage for a blood swapping treatment.
Bryan had plasma from his son's blood injected into his own, to rejuvenate him and keep him looking and feeling young.
But the 47-year-old American tycoon has revealed he's scrapped his 'blood boy' project after "no benefits were detected" from the costly transfusion, which saw his young son donate a fifth of his blood.