{"id":901425,"date":"2026-10-31T20:30:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T20:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/901425\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T20:30:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T20:30:21","slug":"bryan-johnson-warns-of-sugars-biological-attack-how-to-fight-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/901425\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryan Johnson warns of sugar&#8217;s &#8216;biological attack&#8217;\u2014 How to fight it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\tNew York Post may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change.<\/p>\n<p>Forget the doomsday prepper kits. A different kind of warfare is planned for the weekend, and according to Bryan Johnson, it starts in the candy aisle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA biological attack is planned for Saturday,\u201d the famous biohacker warned in a viral <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DfDJDRFksPF\/?img_index=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram post<\/a> on Thursday. \u201c600 million pounds of sugar laced with synthetic chemicals will enter the bodies of our children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the U.S., the average kid gobbles down about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/how-much-sugar-the-average-kid-consumes-on-halloween-2017-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">3 cups of candy<\/a> on Halloween. That\u2019s nearly 16 times the maximum daily recommendation from the <a href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.heart.org\/search?ct=releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">American Heart Association<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the next slide, Johnson outlined some of the scarier consequences of the \u201cgluttonous consumption\u201d of the \u201cpoison\u201d including \u201cmetabolic havoc, injuring vascular architecture, acidifying oral lining, releasing bacterial toxins, and blunting neural reward pathways.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the semi-alarmist tone, Johnson\u2019s warning is rooted in science. Candy consumption peaks around the holidays and affects both kids and adults. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diabetes-and-metabolic-health\/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Research<\/a> has linked excessive sugar consumption to several adverse health effects, including metabolic diseases, behavioral disorders, hyperactivity, tooth decay, diabetes and obesity. <\/p>\n<p>While it\u2019s unlikely the biohacker will take any chances participating in the annual candy binge, his Blueprint <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fstores%2FBlueprintBryanJohnson%2Fpage%2F75CBFD85-B95E-4D9F-9C20-5036368B1D58%3Ftag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F10%2F30%2Fshopping%2Fbryan-johnson-warns-of-sugars-biological-attack-how-to-fight-it%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">longevity brand<\/a> does offer a range of supplements designed to help the body fight against invaders, including an <a data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0FDXT3BTW\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBlueprint-Bryan-Johnson-Antioxidant-Supplement%2Fdp%2FB0FDXT3BTW%3Ftag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F10%2F30%2Fshopping%2Fbryan-johnson-warns-of-sugars-biological-attack-how-to-fight-it%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\">antioxidant formula<\/a>, which retails for $49 on Amazon. <\/p>\n<p>Some users have called it \u201ccellular defense at its finest.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a data-aps-asc-tag=\"nypost-20\" data-aps-asin=\"B0FDXT3BTW\" data-wrapped-template=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url\" data-ga4-event=\"{&quot;event_name&quot;:&quot;ux_engagement&quot;,&quot;source_unit&quot;:&quot;buy_button&quot;,&quot;source_position&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Blueprint-Bryan-Johnson-Antioxidant-Supplement\/dp\/B0FDXT3BTW&quot;,&quot;event_label&quot;:&quot;image&quot;}\" href=\"https:\/\/r.nypostlink.com?btn_ref=org-19984c113c692001&amp;btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FBlueprint-Bryan-Johnson-Antioxidant-Supplement%2Fdp%2FB0FDXT3BTW%3Ftag%3Dnypost-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fnypost.com%2F2026%2F10%2F30%2Fshopping%2Fbryan-johnson-warns-of-sugars-biological-attack-how-to-fight-it%2F%26asc_source%3Dweb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" data-nyp-affiliate=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.49926794;display:block\" decoding=\"async\"  data-no-modal=\"true\" width=\"885\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1793478621_701_pills.jpg\" alt=\"Blueprint pills\" class=\"wp-image-41597191\"\/><\/a> Amazon<\/p>\n<p>The popular supplement features an advanced antioxidant blend containing lutein, zeaxanthin, lycopene, vitamin K1, MK-7, and MK-4. Per Blueprint, its formula is designed to \u201csupport vision, bone strength and overall health in one convenient capsule.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to a 2024 <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/39541789\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">review,<\/a> antioxidants may also play a role in blood sugar management. By neutralizing harmful free radicals associated with high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), they may help \u201cmanage blood sugar and reduce the risk of diabetes complications.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Many users have reported a difference in their overall cellular health.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c10\/10 across the board,\u201d one reviewer noted. \u201cI love the focus on powerful compounds that help protect cells from oxidative stress and support long-term health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bleuprint suggests taking one pill per day, with food. The capsules are reportedly easy to swallow and relatively flavorless. They\u2019re made without fillers or unnecessary additives and have undergone third-party testing for purity and potency.<\/p>\n<p>This article was written by <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/author\/miska-salemann\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Miska Salemann<\/a>, New York Post Commerce Writer\/Reporter. As a health-forward member of Gen Z, Miska seeks out experts to weigh in on the benefits, safety and designs of both trending and tried-and-true fitness equipment, workout clothing, dietary supplements and more. Taking matters into her own hands, Miska intrepidly tests wellness products, ranging from <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/shopping\/bryan-johnson-blueprint-longevity-mix-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bryan Johnson\u2019s Blueprint Longevity Mix<\/a> to the <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/shopping\/oura-ring-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">viral Oura Ring<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/article\/pvolve-review\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Aniston\u2019s favorite workout platform<\/a> \u2013 often with her adorable toddler by her side. Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New York Post may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":901426,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[61],"tags":[38870,108073,167,22523,97,1244,2749,269,38079,5599,520,13201],"class_list":["post-901425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-bryan-johnson","tag-candy","tag-deals","tag-halloween","tag-health","tag-health-and-wellness-products","tag-longevity","tag-nutrition","tag-parenting-advice","tag-public-health","tag-shopping","tag-sugar"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/901425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=901425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/901425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/901426"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=901425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=901425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=901425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}