Why Bryan Johnson Loves Berries

I eat berries every day, with almost every meal.

They’re one of the healthiest foods, linked to benefits like promoting heart health, brain health, and healthy aging.

In this blog post:

• berry benefits
• what I do
• what you should do

What’s so good about berries?

Berries are longevity powerhouses.

They contain many types of flavonoids (including anthocyanins, flavonols, and isoflavonoids), along with fiber, tannins, vitamin C, folate, potassium...

Here is what science says about berries.

#1. Longevity

All types of berries are linked to promoting healthy longevity. They can also support heart and metabolic health.

Cranberries have a particularly strong association with longevity. Eating cranberries is linked with a 31% lower risk of death from any cause and a 51% lower risk of cardiometabolic death.

#2. Brain health

The flavonoids in berries can promote brain health.*

Blueberries and strawberries, which have a significant amount of flavonoids, have been shown to support brain health in older adults.*

#3. Heart health

Berries can support healthy:

• cholesterol
• blood pressure
• blood sugar*

A daily cup of blueberries could promote healthy arteries and blood flow.*

All of this contributes to supporting your heart health.*

My berry protocol

I eat berries daily.

Before my workout, I have:

• Longevity Protein
• Collagen Peptides
• Blueprint Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Blueberry Nut Mix
• fresh berries

After my workout, for breakfast, I eat:

• veggies, legumes, extra virgin olive oil
• nuts and seeds
• berries

I sometimes add berries to my lunch or dinner.

Note: Blueberry Nut Mix is a convenient way to add berries to your meals or snacks. It’s dried blueberries, macadamias, and walnuts. Nothing else.

You can add it to:

• yogurt
• smoothies
• acai bowls
• chia pudding
• salads

Your berry protocol

Add berries to your protocol.

Any berries:

• blueberries
• raspberries
• strawberries
• blackberries
• cranberries

Fresh is good. Frozen or dried also work. There’s some evidence that freezing actually increases the anthocyanins in blueberries.

There’s no agreed-upon optimal amount. Some research points to 3 servings a week, so make that your baseline. Increase to 1 cup daily if possible.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.