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Spicy Peppers Linked to Longevity, Biohacker Advocates Further Research

10/14/2025

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Bryan Johnson, a biohacker, claims spicy chili peppers may promote longevity, citing a 2020 study of about 570,000 participants that linked chili pepper use to a 26% decrease in cardiovascular mortality and a 23% decrease in cancer mortality.
The study is observational, so conclusions are not definitive; Johnson calls for more research, especially randomized trials.
He also advocates for extra virgin olive oil, noting anti-inflammatory effects and protection against Alzheimer's.

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Bryan Johnson, a biohacker, claims spicy chili peppers may promote longevity, citing a 2020 study of about 570,000 participants that linked chili pepper use to a 26% decrease in cardiovascular mortality and a 23% decrease in cancer mortality.
The study is observational, so conclusions are not definitive; Johnson calls for more research, especially randomized trials.
He also advocates for extra virgin olive oil, noting anti-inflammatory effects and protection against Alzheimer's.