Could magic mushrooms help us live longer? What biohacker Bryan Johnson’s test showed
Johnson’s conclusions after taking magic mushrooms are backed by findings that psychedelics could extend life by rewiring the brain and more
American entrepreneur turned biohacker Bryan Johnson is no stranger to esoteric self-experiments in the quest to live a longer life, from injecting Botox into his genitals to receiving blood plasma infusions from his teenage son.
But this month he took a trip of sorts, streaming live on social media his experience of taking psilocybin, a psychedelic ingredient found in magic mushrooms, as a longevity therapy.
An Instagram post detailed the event.
“It felt like my consciousness was dialled up to 10/10. I felt hyper aware and alive and insatiably curious. The experience was exhilarating and positive in every way. I felt like a kid … exploring a new playground,” he said.
“It felt like my perception was returned to factory settings and dissolved my aged numbness.”
