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Bryan Johnson's Blueprint: What You Can Actually Afford to Copy

Breaking down the $2M/year protocol into affordable, actionable steps.

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Bryan Johnson spends $2 million per year on his Blueprint protocol.

You don’t have that budget. Neither do we.

Here’s what you can actually copy.


The Blueprint Overview

CategoryBryan’s CostYour Version
Supplements$50k+/year~$150/mo
Testing$100k+/year~$200/year
Food$30k+/year~$400/mo
Total$2M+/year~$3k/year

Tier 1: Free Tweaks (Cost: $0)

These are Blueprint principles that cost nothing:

ProtocolWhat Bryan DoesYour Version
Sleep ScheduleSame time daily10pm-6am fixed
Eating Window6am-11am8-hour window
Last MealBefore noon3+ hours before bed
Light ExposureMorning sunlight10 min outdoor AM
Cold ExposureCold plungeCold shower finale

Tier 2: Budget Stack (~$50/month)

Bryan’s foundation that anyone can afford:

SupplementBryan’s DoseBudget AlternativeCost
Vitamin D35,000 IUGeneric D3$8/mo
Omega-33g EPA/DHACostco fish oil$15/mo
Magnesium400mgMag glycinate$12/mo
Creatine5gMonohydrate$8/mo

Tier 3: Intermediate Add-ons (~$100-150/month)

SupplementBryan’s DosePurpose
NMN500mg-1gNAD+ restoration
Collagen10gSkin + joints
Ashwagandha600mgStress + cortisol

Tier 4: Advanced (If Budget Allows)

SupplementCostWorth It?
Urolithin A (Mitopure)$80/mo✓ Yes if 40+
Rapamycin$150/moRx only, consult MD
NAD+ IV$500/session❌ Skip - oral works

What to Skip

Bryan does things you shouldn’t copy:

Skip ThisWhy
Blueprint meal replacement$240/mo - just eat whole foods
Olive oil megadose60ml daily is excessive
Dozens of pillsDiminishing returns after top 10

The 80/20 Blueprint

Get 80% of Blueprint’s benefits for 5% of the cost:

  1. Sleep 8 hours (same time daily)
  2. Morning sunlight (10 minutes)
  3. Time-restricted eating (8-hour window)
  4. Basic stack: D3, Omega-3, Magnesium, Creatine
  5. Add NMN if budget allows

Disclaimer: We are NOT affiliated with Bryan Johnson or Blueprint. This is our independent analysis.


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Medical Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplementation regimen.

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