Nuropod

SLEEP • RECOVERY • HRV

The vagus nerve stimulator Bryan Johnson uses to help regulate his HRV, sleep, and nervous system to support stress resilience.

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Description +

Nuropod helps regulate your nervous system with gentle, precise electrical impulses to the brain via the vagus nerve.

Results from $10M+ invested in clinical research, 60+ completed studies with 150+ leading health institutions (Harvard, NHS, UCLA, Imperial College London and more) include:
- 61% increase in vagus nerve activity in 5 minutes* - indicating parasympathetic shift
- 35% reduction in anxious thoughts in a 10-day study* (BURNS inventory index)
- 48% reduction in fatigue symptoms in a 10-day study* (Pichot Fatigue Scale)
- 18% increase in Heart Rate Variability in 1-hour* (RMSSD bioindication)
- 31% reduction in sleep disturbances in a 4-week study* (PSQI score)
- 78% reduction in inflammation in a 5-day study* (IL-8 cytokines and oxidative stress)



*Results in specific study populations. Individual results may vary.

How to use +

1. Place the earpiece on your ear, covering your tragus (the small, pointed piece of thick cartilage in front of the ear canal; see image below)


2. Activate your Nuropod

3. Use daily for 15-60 minutes

When to use +

- Post-stressful events to help let go faster
- Post-workout or sauna to aid recovery
- During deep work to help sustain focus
- Post heavy meals to support healthy digestion
- 1-2 hours before bed for immersive sleep
- On flights to support sleep issues associated with jet lag
- Evening relaxation to help unwind
- In meditation sessions to enhance the effect

Why Trust Nuropod +

Nuropod is the world's most studied non-invasive vagal neuromodulation system, recommended by 1000+ clinicians and elite Olympic athletes and now widely adopted.



Gold standard in scientific research

- $10M+ deployed in scientific research,
- 150+ partner research organizations including Harvard and UCLA
- 60+ completed scientific trials evaluating Nuropod and publications in leading journals covering our scientifically significant results.
- Independently scientifically studied in the U.S.A, third-party evaluated and certified
- Efficacy confirmed in randomized placebo-controlled studies

Proven target activity

Proprietary technology applied at the ear tragus (targeting the auricular branch of the vagus nerve) - proven location where electrical stimulation can reach the brain.


As seen on

- BBC Science, Scientific American, Netflix, Oprah Daily (Oprah's Sleep O-wards 2026)

Trusted by Bryan Johnson

Third-party certified device

60+ clinical studies

Years device
warranty

Recommended by 1000+ healthcare professionals

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Nuropod

$900.00 $855.00
$900.00 $855.00

When the nervous system returns to
its natural balance

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5 MIN

61% increase in HF HRV*

5 DAYS

Improved mood + energy*

2 WEEKS

Decline in stress reactivity + better sleep*

4 WEEKS

Higher baseline HRV + faster recovery*

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OPTIMIZE HRV

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OPTIMIZE HRV

IMPROVE SLEEP

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OPTIMIZE HRV

IMPROVE SLEEP

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OPTIMIZE HRV

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OPTIMIZE HRV

IMPROVE SLEEP

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Auricular Vagal Neuromodulation Technology (AVNT™)

Fine-tuning nervous system health with Nuropod AVNT™

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1. Proprietary technology accessing the auricular branch of the vagus nerve

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2. Targeted electrical signals able to safely activate reparative autonomic mechanisms

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3. Brain registers the nerve signals recalibrating the body's stress response

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4. 61% increase in HF HRV activity in just 5 minutes*

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bryan Johnson uses Nuropod, a non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation device developed by Parasym. He has described using it for HRV optimisation and as part of his longer-term health protocol.
Bryan uses the Parasym device by attaching its electrode to his left ear, where it delivers gentle electrical impulses to the auricular branch of the vagus nerve. His reported routine includes a 30-minute evening session, alongside use for HRV optimisation and nervous-system regulation.
Bryan uses vagus nerve stimulation to support parasympathetic activity, HRV, stress recovery and sleep. He has also reported using Nuropod following COVID-19 as part of his efforts to reduce lung damage, while describing that relationship as indirect and theoretical.
Yes. Bryan has specifically identified Nuropod —as an HRV intervention. It stimulates the vagus nerve to support parasympathetic activity and autonomic balance.
Research suggests that vagus nerve stimulation can improve HRV by increasing parasympathetic activity. In one placebo-controlled study, a one-hour Nuropod session favourably altered the measured HRV parameters. Individual results can vary.
Yes. Bryan’s reported evening routine includes a 30-minute Nuropod session intended to calm his nervous system, support deep sleep and prepare his body for overnight recovery.
Yes. Nuropod and Nurosym are regional names for devices developed by Parasym using the same transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation technology. Nuropod is marketed in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, while Nurosym is used in Europe and other regions. Bryan initially used Parasym’s earliest prototype, switched to Nurosym, and now can be also seen sometimes wearing one device or the other.
Bryan Johnson has tested alternatives including Pulsetto and Sensate, but neither remains part of his current Blueprint routine. Today, the only vagus nerve stimulation device he continues to use is Nuropod.

The difference is substantial. Pulsetto is a general wellness product worn around the neck, while Sensate does not directly stimulate the vagus nerve electrically. Nuropod delivers targeted auricular vagus nerve stimulation through the ear and is supported by placebo-controlled clinical research. Bryan tested the alternatives—then kept Nuropod.

*Images are not of real patients and are for illustrative purposes only