An individual who identifies as a ‘biohacker’ has revealed what he believes to be the worst legally consumable item.
Bryan Johnson has gained recognition for his relentless quest to achieve immortality through various methods, ranging from unconventional to seemingly extraordinary.
His daily routine consists of different kinds of light therapy and a meticulously regulated diet. This diet involves avoiding numerous foods, such as red meat, and includes an intense workout schedule.
Beyond his morning light therapy, Johnson frequently uploads videos online discussing his peculiar lifestyle. In one particular video, he addressed some of the most unhealthy things out there.
It goes without saying that there are numerous harmful substances available.
Everyone is aware of the illegal substances – do we really need to discuss how they are detrimental to one’s health?
However, Bryan highlighted a legal product in his video, and it wasn’t any of the usual suspects like tobacco or alcohol.
The focus was on Mountain Dew’s ‘Baja Blast’ drink, specifically created for Taco Bell.
In a video on his YouTube channel, Johnson pointed out that a large Baja Blast contains 111g of sugar, equating to 28 sugar cubes.
He elaborated: “To put that in context, your daily maximum should be around 20-25g, and even that’s too much, your real goal is to be as close to zero as possible.
“This sugar is from the worst possible source – high fructose corn syrup.”
Johnson continued: “When you drink one of these, it floods your liver with sugar, it forces it to store fat, it disrupts blood flow, spikes uric acid levels, and increases blood pressure.”
Last November, the billionaire encouraged people to eliminate chocolates, cakes, sweet drinks, and cocktails during the holiday season.
He claimed it would liberate individuals from being ‘controlled by urges’ and enhance emotional stability and self-confidence, though a participant in the diet reported that the only change she noticed was ‘mild regret’.
Johnson replied: “That’s your mind talking, your body I’m sure is pretty happy with the situation.”
The CDC suggests that sugar should comprise only 10 percent of your daily caloric intake, which equates to around 12 teaspoons for most adults.
Regrettably, the average American often exceeds this amount – consuming 19 teaspoons for men and 15 teaspoons for women.
Excessive sugar intake can result in weight gain, type 2 diabetes, elevated blood pressure, and tooth decay.
The primary culprits for added sugar are sugary beverages (24 percent) and desserts and sweet snacks (19 percent).