10 years younger, but…: The man who follows Bryan Johnson’s anti-aging program leaks the drawbacks
In an article on X (formerly Twitter), Max shared that after nearly two years of the program, his biological age dropped from 28 to 18. According to him, 90% of his biomarkers are now in the optimal range.
“On the blueprint of @bryan_johnson for nearly 2 years: 2023: Always tired, loaded, night owl habits. In 2024: Turn around, focusing on health and longevity. 2025: Biology at 10 years old (18 vs 28), the best range of the best biomarkers of all biomarkers is 90%,” he wrote.
The claim quickly gained appeal, arousing curiosity and doubt in the same way.
The cost of a long lifestyle
While many are fascinated by the results of Max, one X user asked, “But are there any drawbacks? I would love to see the full picture.”
McShad responded frankly, acknowledging that the plan was made by trade-offs.
“I went through the drawbacks I experienced: 1) Social flexibility can be hit sometimes (especially during dinner time, go out…) 2) Time investments tracked are real 3) I learned to use the 80/20 rule – Perfect compliance is unsustainable 4) I went through higher/lower commitment phases based on work needs,” he explained.
For those who are unfamiliar, the 80/20 rule refers to maintaining strict discipline for 80% of the time while allowing the remaining 20% of flexibility.
He also shared key lessons from his journey, noting: “The most important thing is nutrition, sleep and exercise, and it should be taken care of before considering supplements. It is important to track progress because you can only improve your own metrics. Finally, having supportive friends can help you stay tracked and stick to your plans.”
The mixed reaction of the public
The post sparked a lot of responses, some of whom were impressed by Max’s discipline, others questioned the practicality of the Blueprint.
“What can sleep, exercise and nutrition do, is amazing,” one user wrote.
Another was more skeptical and commented: “It’s rich and affordable all of this.”
Others seek practical guidance. One user asked: “What should I do? Not worried about money. Just not sure how to incorporate powders and pills into daily food.”
Not all reactions were positive. Some people completely refuted the concept, one wrote, “It’s so mentally retarded.” Another added, “It’s easy to be young. Let me know when I’m in my 50s. You have to work harder.”
What is Bryan Johnson’s blueprint?
According to its official website, the Blueprint is described as a “evidence-based” system that includes strict guidelines for eating, exercise, sleep and supplements. It also covers skin care and overall well-being.
Johnson, a tech entrepreneur and self-proclaimed longevity experimenter, has spent millions of dollars on making a deal. His website tagged him as “the healthiest human on Earth”, attributed it to four years of strict adherence to the Blueprint.
The agreement promises benefits such as increased physical strength, increased concentration and energy, better heart health, and overall mood enhancement.
Is the science of longevity the future?
Although the Max G shift has rekindled interest in the science of longevity, debate on whether this extreme routine is feasible continues.
Bryan Johnson was outspoken and even introduced a new ideology on March 7, “Don’t Die”. He claimed that this philosophy is crucial to human survival and aims to align artificial intelligence with the best interests of mankind.
For now, the Blueprint remains a controversial topic, something that some people advocate as revolutionary steps in the health sciences and is seen by others as an unrealized luxury.
