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Alexa Mikhail

This Netflix filmmaker made 3 lifestyle changes after spending a year with a millionaire who is trying to live forever

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If you spent most of your waking hours with a man who did everything in his power not to die, would you be influenced to do the same? 

Over the last two years, countless headlines have examined tech entrepreneur turned biohacker Bryan Johnson, better known as the millionaire trying to live forever and guinea pig testing every novel protocol in hopes of challenging the limits of human lifespan. His 1,950-calorie diet, face injections gone wrong, and blood plasma transfusion with his son have gone viral, amassing loyal followers eager to join alongside vocal critics. One year ago, a headline about the aspirational immortal trying to be 18 again piqued the intrigue of filmmaker Chris Smith. 

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