Microplastics, Blood Tests & Daily Detox | Bryan Johnson Podcast #11 Bryan Johnson

 This video discusses the pervasive issue of microplastics, highlighting their presence in everyday items and their potential impact on human health [00:06].

Here's a breakdown of the key points:

• Microplastics are Everywhere: The video emphasizes that microplastics are ubiquitous, found in drinking water and food [00:14]. They can enter the body through ingestion and inhalation and have been found in various human tissues, though their definitive harm is still being studied [04:24].

• Surprising Sources:

  • A French study revealed that water in glass bottles can contain 5 to 50 times more microplastics than plastic bottles or cans, primarily due to paint flakes on metal crowns [00:57].

  • An IV drip was found to contain an average of 40,000 microplastics, significantly higher than the estimated 3,300 microplastics ingested annually from drinking 2 liters of water daily from glass bottles [14:28].

  • One of the largest sources of microplastics in the environment comes from washing plastic clothing in washing machines [18:50].

• Anxiety and Trust: The prevalence of microplastics causes anxiety among people who feel a lack of control over this widespread issue and a breakdown of trust in societal institutions to ensure safety standards [02:43].

• Measurement and Reduction:

  • The "Don't Die" philosophy advocates for measurement as the starting point for addressing such problems [20:48].

  • Bryan Johnson shared his personal success in reducing his blood microplastic levels by 93% over an eight-month period [00:41].

  • He outlines protocols to reduce exposure:

    • Water: Prioritize filtered water (like reverse osmosis) at home using stainless steel containers, and avoid plastic water bottles when possible [25:06].

    • Food Storage: Store food in food-grade stainless steel or ceramic, avoiding plastic and canned foods [28:34].

    • Cooking: Use wooden cutting boards, avoid reheating food in plastic, and do not use non-stick cookware with harmful chemicals [29:28].

    • Clothing: Opt for natural fibers like cotton, bamboo, hemp, and wool over synthetic materials like polyester [29:44].

    • Air Quality: Use a vacuum with a HEPA filter and consider an MR filter in your home's AC system [30:07].

    • Other: Avoid plastic tea bags and paper receipts [30:44].

  • Sauna: Regular sauna use has shown dramatic reductions in various toxins, including microplastics, making it a highly effective method for detoxification [33:13].

• Societal Responsibility: The video emphasizes that microplastics represent a global problem that requires a shift in societal ideology towards prioritizing existence and well-being over wealth, power, and status [19:31]. It highlights the importance of collective action and continued measurement to address this challenge [35:50].

• Microplastic Testing: Bryan Johnson's "Blueprint" offers an at-home finger-prick blood test to measure microplastic levels, which uses a metal lancet to ensure accurate readings [36:51].

You can watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8YFalKDIkw.

Microplastics, Blood Tests & Daily Detox | Bryan Johnson Podcast #11

Bryan Johnson

Microplastics, Blood Tests & Daily Detox | Bryan Johnson Podcast #11Bryan Johnson Opens in a new window Microplastics are everywhere. Let’s talk about it. 🥦 Start your Blueprint protocol: https://blueprint.bryanjohnson.com/?&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_content=i8yfalkdikw 📩 Get my latest protocols: https://dontdie.bryanjohnson.com/?&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_content=i8yfalkdikw Hosts: Bryan Johnson: Blueprint Founder Kate Tolo: Blueprint Co-Founder Dr. Mike Mallin: Lead Physician for Bryan Johnson Let’s be friends: Twitter: https://x.com/bryan_johnson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bryanjohnson_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_bryan_johnson_ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - No Cause for Alarm (Yet) 02:05 - Microplastics Nuance 04:04 - What Are Microplastics? 05:24 - Emerging Science 07:39 - Plastic in Our Bodies 09:51 - Glass Bottles 11:42 - What Can We Trust? 14:23 - Microplastics in IV Drips 17:11 - Impact on Kids 18:47 - Microplastics in Washing Machines 19:31 - What is ‘Don’t Die’ 21:05 - Bryan’s Microplastics Measurements 22:36 - Total Plasma Exchange / Blood Donation 24:28 - The Water Bottle Dilemma 27:50 - Water Systems / Reverse Osmosis 28:36 - Reducing Microplastic Intake 32:05 - An 80/20 Approach 33:10 - Sauna and Microplastics 35:38 - A Challenge for Humanity 36:15 - Testing Microplastics at Home 37:54 - Bryan’s Upcoming Microplastics Tests 39:03 - Don’t Die Party 39:31 - Teaching Congress to Sleep Opens in a new window

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