Silicon Valley start-ups against death are gaining popularity

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Silicon Valley Titans hacked phones, computers and even cars. Now they have taken up their bodies, trying to achieve the extension of youth and sharpness of mind.

To do this, they use different methods: electricity to “remake” DNA, “smart drugs,” writes New York Post.

One of the founders Oracle Larry Ellison has invested $ 430 million in anti-aging research.

The desire to live longer and look better among the giants of Silicon Valley is developing in five directions.

Youth blood

Company: Ambrosiabased in 2016 year. Ambrosia transfused plasma of adolescents to mature people in order to slow down the development of age-related changes in the body.

Theory: According to the company, getting 2 liters of blood from high school students “starts the body's battery and increases its ability to heal itself. On average, cardiovascular health is improved by 10%.

Investors: No. Blood recipients pay $ 8 thousand for each transfusion to cover costs.

Expert opinion: the effect of such a transfusion should be studied, according to oncologist Peter Attia. According to him, this method works on mice, but there is a huge difference between mice and humans. In addition, there is a risk of infection and blood incompatibility.

Youth pills

Company: Elysiumbased in 2014 year. Elysium produces a dietary supplement called BASIS, which is designed to slow the decline in NAD + (a molecule that is responsible for the cell tone and is the hallmark of youth).

Theory: With age, the level of NAD + in the body decreases, and this is one of the causes of aging. NAD + plays an important role in the ability of the body's cells to function, regenerate and sustain life.

Investors: Venture Companies General Catalyst, Breyer Capital and Morningside Ventures.

Expert opinion: “If BASIS raises the level of NAD + in the right place, then Elysium can be effective and actually prolong life. But this is a bottom-up approach. And bottom-up approaches rarely work in biology,” said Dr. Attia.

Brain pumping

Company: Nootroo, founded in 2014, is a nootropic or so-called smart drug that, according to company founder Eric Matsner, provides a higher level of brain activity, increases learning ability and allows you to be more focused.

Theory: Nootroo It stimulates the brain to release more memory.

Investors: anonymous people in Silicon Valley.

Expert opinion: Nootroo It may be effective, but it takes several days to start it, so do not abuse the drug and exceed the dose.

Digital analysis of susceptibility to disease

Company: Human longevityFounded in 2013, it uses the latest technology to analyze the human body and search for hidden diseases.

Theory: The longevity of a person, according to the company's policy, is determined by the genetics, lifestyle and environmental factors that contribute. They are the ones that lead to aging and disease. Their identification can slow down the aging process. The company's customers spend from $ 4900 to $ 25 000 to find out with the latest technology about the diseases that they threaten before their actual development.

Investors: Silicon Valley Giants Including Celgene, GE Ventures and Illumina.

Expert opinion: biomedical engineer Andre Watson believes that the study of human longevity can be carried out at a lower price than $ 25 thousands.

Health starvation

Company: Zero, a fasting tracker released in 2016 year.

Theory: Fasting is a powerful way to prolong life and improve well-being, and is also being used to prolong life in Silicon Valley. According to the company, a 5-day fast puts the body into repair mode, ridding it of weak or harmful cells.

Investors: Company founder Kevin Rose financed his project himself.

Expert opinion: Doctors believe that fasting is really good for the body, but its rejuvenating and healthier still need to be investigated.

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