Tech entrepreneur Bryan Johnson disclosed on Tuesday that his recent autoimmune gastritis diagnosis would have been significantly worse without his intensive five-year focus on health and anti-aging routines, according to an email exchange with The Independent.
The 48-year-old biohacker explained that his May diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis likely stems from an earlier diagnosis of autoimmune hypothyroidism at age 21.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, autoimmune gastritis is an incurable condition where the immune system attacks the stomach lining, affecting 0.5 to 2 percent of the U.
S. population.
The condition prevents the stomach from producing adequate acid to absorb iron, causing an 11-year deficiency that Johnson addressed by receiving an intravenous infusion of 1,000 mg of Monoferric.
Addressing public reactions regarding his health and multi-million dollar annual regimen, Johnson spoke out about his diagnosis and lifestyle choices.
"Had I not taken care of my body during the past five years, the situation would be much worse so I am very grateful to have been focused on health," Johnson wrote.
Johnson noted his iron absorption issues were directly connected to his stomach condition following treatment.
"I had low iron for 11 years," Johnson wrote. "I've finally boosted it back to healthy levels."
He further detailed how the digestive issue prevents normal nutrient uptake.
"With AIG, my stomach doesn't make enough acid to absorb iron," Johnson stated.
Defending His Health Regimen
Defending his strict health regimen against critics, Johnson challenged conventional cultural eating habits and social norms.
