The Former Tech Individual, Known for Utilizing His Son in Blood Rituals, Now Promotes Nutritional Supplements
Do you recall Bryan Johnston, the 47-year-old investor, yearning to retain his youth as long as possible? The individual who utilizes his child's blood in pursuit of this goal, has introduced a range of supplements. And he swears by their effectiveness.
"I shelled out $50,000 solely for last month's trials of food for heavy metals, toxins, and nutritional abundance. I can verify Chamath's statement: the U.S. food market is shockingly unhealthy," Johnston revealed on X Sunday.
In this context, Chamath refers to Chamath Palihapitiya, the venture capitalist and co-host of the All-In podcast, who opined over the weekend regarding the healthier food in Italy compared to the U.S., not due to lower fat or calories, but due to an insidious issue within the U.S. food industry. Johnston seized the opportunity to promote his product line, referred to as Blueprint.
"It took us (Blueprint) 18 months to establish an entire food supply chain, scrutinizing each vendor and testing each ingredient. All third-party test results are publicly available. It's liberating to be aware of what I'm consuming. It's worth noting that we've analyzed 'healthy' ingredients, ignoring even fast food or junk food which I imagine is much worse," Johnston added.
Johnson, who made a fortune selling his firm Braintree to PayPal in 2013, is fixated on aging. And it's not unexpected when a wealthy individual (Johnson is reportedly worth an estimated $400 million by Fortune) aspires to immortality. However, unlike most, Johnson seems determined to propagate his ideas far and wide, selling supplements and powders, including items like "Youth Elixir" and capsules containing red yeast rice with garlic.
There's even a Donald Trump association to Johnson's ventures, if you can believe it. On Friday, Johnston shared an image of himself with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been assigned the role of overseeing the incoming Trump administration's health-related plans, from the USDA to the FDA.
Johnson wrote "MAHA," standing for Make America Healthy Again. And he seems genuine in his intentions. When asked about the meeting on X, Johnston claimed he and Kennedy "worked out, indulged in Nutty Pudding, and underwent biological age assessments." Nutty Pudding, of course, is a product available on Johnston's website.
It's unclear what implications Johnson and his concept of eternal life might have on federal governance, especially if he's aligned with Kennedy. Could Medicare cease coverage for life-saving cancer drugs, making way for brain pills and longevity powders? This notion would have been ludicrously absurd prior to last week's presidential election. However, with Trump set to return to the White House on Jan. 20, 2025, and Kennedy intending to bring his collection of alt-health enthusiasts with him, anything is possible now.
An attempt to contact Johnston through his website did not receive an immediate response. Gizmodo will update this post if we receive a reply.
In the future, Bryan Johnston plans to expand his product line, possibly introducing new supplements that promise longevity, like a 'Life Prolongation Pill'. Given his recent collaborations with health advocates, Johnston's tech-driven approach to aging and health might influence future policies in the food and healthcare sectors.
