‘My Throat, Eyes Burn’: Age-Reversing CEO Bryan Johnson On Mumbai’s Air Quality

Last Updated:December 02, 2024, 20:36 IST

Bryan Johnson is famous for his methods which he claims can reverse aging.

Bryan Johnson said his throat and eyes burned when he was out and about in Mumbai and had to wear a N95 mask at all times. (IMAGE: X)

Bryan Johnson, the American entrepreneur known for his efforts to combat aging, faced severe discomfort from Mumbai’s air pollution during his recent trip to India.

“I arrived in Mumbai yesterday, and even with air purifiers in my hotel room and wearing an N95 mask outside, my throat and eyes burn. I agree, it’s a pretty serious health situation," Johnson said.

Johnson is in India to promote his book “Don’t Die". His comments on Mumbai’s air quality came during an interaction with Indian-origin venture capitalist Debarghya “Deedy" Das who also agreed that pollution continues to affect the health of many.

“Every time I’m in India, I notice my eyes water more, I blow my nose more and people in general cough more. My parents always said these were “allergies" but whenever they come to visit me in the US, they miraculously disappear. We live in denial of a massive health crisis," Das said.

Johnson then went on to share statistics about air pollution in Indian cities, especially New Delhi and urged people to use N95 masks and HEPA filters.

“India is the 3rd most air-polluted country (1). Of the 100 cities with the worst air quality, 83 are located in India (2). If you live in Delhi, New Delhi, or other heavily polluted cities, you should wear an N95 mask outside at all times. If you live in Delhi, New Delhi, or any heavily polluted city, wearing an N95 mask is essential when spending time outdoors," he said in a separate thread.

Bryan Johnson, an American entrepreneur, is best known for his bold and controversial anti-aging initiatives. After selling his tech company Braintree to PayPal for $800 million, Johnson dedicated his life to finding ways to reverse aging. He spends around $2 million annually on a regimen that includes strict diets, supplements, and experimental procedures like gene therapy and even “young blood" transfusions from his teenage son.

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