Bryan Johnson, the 48-year-old billionaire biohacker known for his extreme anti-ageing protocols, has said that many people are 'pleased' he has been diagnosed with an incurable condition. In a lengthy post on X, Johnson claimed that 'joy dominated the commentary' after his diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis (AIG) became global news.
Johnson's Social Media Reaction
Johnson wrote: 'The world wants me to die. My incurable disease diagnosis became global news. It was omnipresent on social media and 1,900 articles were written in a matter of days. Many were saddened. However, joy dominated the commentary.' He added that 'there is a special place in people's hearts that loves to see others fail, especially when that person's presence threatens their own psychological stability in some way or helps them feel better about themselves.'
What is Autoimmune Gastritis?
According to the Global Autoimmune Institute, an estimated 0.5% to 4.5% of adults worldwide have autoimmune gastritis, a chronic inflammatory condition in which the body's antibodies attack the acid-producing cells of the stomach lining. Symptoms are often non-specific, leading to misdiagnosis or untreated cases. Complications can include vitamin B12 deficiency, anaemia, and an increased risk of gastric cancer.
Johnson's Anti-Ageing Regimen
Johnson spends roughly $2 million (£1.5 million) annually on his anti-ageing protocols, including a team of 30 physicians, regular MRI scans, and ultrasounds. He follows a strict vegan diet of no more than 1,977 calories per day, goes to bed at 8:30 pm, and tracks his sleep quality and other medical data. He also takes dozens of supplements daily and undertakes three high-intensity workouts per week, as reported by Bloomberg in 2023. In a controversial move, Johnson injected his own 17-year-old son's plasma as part of his quest for biological youth.
Johnson's Health History and Hope
Johnson revealed he was diagnosed with hypothyroidism at age 21, which he managed for nearly three decades. He noticed signs of another condition and was diagnosed with AIG in May 2026. Despite the lack of a cure, Johnson expressed optimism: 'In the age of AI, multiomics, and custom-built DNA, proteins, and cells, no condition should be presumed incurable simply because no one has yet tried to cure it with today's stack.' He concluded: 'Care for yourself, care for others, care for the planet and care for our animal friends. Care for life as it's the most precious gift there is.'
