Every morning, 61-year-old Dave Pascoe eats a green banana and spends 8 minutes on an electric blanket that stimulates blood circulation.

Next, he does short muscle relaxation exercises, jumps on a mini trampoline, and takes 82 dietary supplements with self-brewed lemon tea. These are just a few habits helping him maintain a much younger biological age than his actual age. Pascoe says he now has the body of a 38-year-old.

He’s a newcomer to the “biological age hacking” trend, where middle-aged billionaires seek ways to reduce the age of cells in their bodies, making them biologically younger than their actual age. One of the most famous figures in this trend is Bryan Johnson, 46, who once claimed to have the heart of a 37-year-old and the skin of a 28-year-old. Johnson shocked many when he revealed he spent two million USD to regain his youth.

Pascoe says his method is effective and cheaper than Johnson’s, with a total cost of $30,000 per year. He says his initial goal was not to increase longevity or fight aging, but to change his lifestyle to prevent cancer and frailty. In the end, this lifestyle helped him achieve long-term results. Pascoe has been following this lifestyle for three years.

Pascoe has a diverse diet, uses 120 supplements such as zinc, and hormone-balancing supplements like Nutrafol. He also maintains daily exercise habits, uses infrared saunas, and uses electromagnetic technology to stimulate blood flow.

He undergoes monthly blood tests, quarterly genetic tests, and annual bone density checks to monitor his biological age. He even has a mineral analysis of his hair follicles.

Pascoe’s healthcare philosophy focuses on avoiding factors that accelerate aging and trying to reverse some potential issues. “Forbidden ingredients entering the body” include added sugars, seed oils, flavorings, pesticides (in fruits and vegetables). His rejuvenation methods include massage, weightlifting, regular cardio, avoiding processed foods, and getting plenty of sleep.

People like Johnson and Pascoe emerge in the context of cutting-edge longevity research. Scientists at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine’s Institute for Aging Research believe there are many ways to “reverse aging before it starts.” Dr. Nir Barzilai, the institute’s director, says he and his colleagues are researching ways to “treat aging” by removing old and dying cells from the body before they cause harmful effects like inflammation.

“Over time, reducing inflammation and stressors from dying cells can slow down the aging process,” he says.

Meanwhile, some self-proclaimed “biological age hacking experts” claim they can reverse aging by comparing genetic markers, blood tests, or organ health.

Johnson measures his biological age by assessing the health of his organs. Pascoe relies on blood test results and regular DNA tests. According to epidemiologists from the University of Bristol, changes in these measurements could be a sign of the body’s aging.

However, others are skeptical. According to some experts, men’s claims about aging are based on physical fitness measurements. Tests are also not standardized, so outsiders cannot verify these claims. Dr. Jennifer Gunter, an obstetrician, believes that the scale of research on “biological age hacking” methods is too small. Self-reporting makes “seemingly impressive achievements” unscientific.

Dr. Charles Brenner, a biochemist researching aging, believes this process is more related to genes than lifestyle changes. According to him, nothing in Johnson or Pascoe’s care regimen can change maximum lifespan.

“There are elderly people in remarkably good health, living from 110 to 122 years old. None of them have health preservation methods as costly as Johnson’s,” he says.