Indian doctor 'The Liver Doc' accuses American 'biohacker' Bryan Johnson of fraud

Kerala-based hepatologist Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, known as ‘The Liver Doc’, has accused American entrepreneur and biohacker Bryan Johnson of fraud. In a post on social media platform X, Philips claimed Johnson’s Blueprint longevity protocol, which costs $2 million annually, involves selling “expensive and utterly useless investigations” and “potentially dangerous snake oil supplements.”

Philips also compared Johnson to fraudsters Elizabeth Holmes and Belle Gibson, alleging he targets “poorly informed health and science illiterates” with unproven products.

Johnson defends 'Blueprint'

Johnson, who sold his company Braintree to PayPal for 800 million dollars in 2013, defended Blueprint. Responding on X, he asked Philips, “Why are you so angry? Who hurt you?” He stated that Blueprint’s nutrients, including extra virgin olive oil, proteins, and nuts, have independent and robust scientific evidence, are third-party tested, and are affordably priced. Johnson’s protocol has gained attention for his its anti-ageing experiments, including strict routines and medical monitoring.

Philips escalates with private chat screenshots

The conversation escalated when Philips shared screenshots of their private messages on X. He accused Johnson of repackaging and selling products available at Wal-Mart for a lower price under the Blueprint brand. Philips argued this practice misleads consumers seeking longevity solutions, reinforcing his claim that Johnson’s offerings lack clinical evidence and pose potential health risks.

Johnson calls out poor etiquette

Johnson responded by calling the sharing of private messages “poor taste and etiquette.” He maintained his stance on Blueprint’s scientific backing and affordability. Philips hit back, reiterating his allegations of fraud and questioning the ethics of Johnson’s business model. The public exchange on X has sparked debates about the credibility of anti-ageing products and the responsibility of entrepreneurs in the wellness industry.