Simon Cowell has revealed that he’s discovered the secret to ‘aging backwards’ through a controversial blood filtering procedure.
The 66-year-old television icon recently shared with The Sun the unconventional steps he’s taking in his quest to maintain a youthful appearance.
Cowell detailed the process in which his blood is extracted, cleansed, and then reintroduced into his body—a treatment gaining popularity among Hollywood’s elite.
“I visit a wellness clinic where they draw your blood, clean it, filter it, and then re-infuse it into your system,” Cowell explained.
The America’s Got Talent judge attributes his youthful transformation not only to the blood treatment but also to improved dietary habits, specific supplements, increased physical activity, and reduced stress.
“They conduct various tests to determine your biological age, and I’ve effectively reversed mine by eating healthier, exercising more, managing stress, and taking certain supplements,” he added. “My mind is sharp, and my energy levels are high.”
He also revealed that he considered having his body ‘cryogenically frozen’ but ultimately decided not to after he ‘found out they chop your head off, so you come back in 2,000 years as a floating head.’
Many of the ultra-rich have gone to many great lengths and forked over tens of thousands of dollars in pursuit of a longer and healthier life.
Simon Cowell, 66, seen here in September, has claimed that he has managed to ‘age backwards’ by using a controversial blood filtering trend
He explained that he has gotten his blood rinsed, filtered and put back into his body, a treatment that has been taking over Hollywood. Orlando Bloom is seen using it in June
The most recent trend sweeping Hollywood? Paying up to $10,000-a-go to have microplastics and toxins filtered out of their blood.
Orlando Bloom, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman and Star Trek actor Paul Wesley have all posted snaps of themselves having the procedure.
During the procedure, known as plasmapharesis or therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), patients are hooked up to a machine that filters plasma out of their blood and replaces it with albumin, the most abundant protein in the blood.
Blood plasma can contain inflammation-causing proteins, microplastics, forever chemicals and other potentially harmful substances. The albumin replaces the plasma and does not contain these toxins
After removing the plasma in the procedure, patients claim it has left them feeling ‘incredible’ and ‘more relaxed.’ But TPE’s effects, especially on aging, are not backed by rigorous scientific studies.
Some research has suggested that the procedure may even boost the number of microplastics in the blood because the machines used typically contain plastic components that can shed microplastics directly into the bloodstream.
Microplastics and forever chemicals enter the body mainly through ingestion, eating a food that contains them, or inhalation, breathing them in.
They can accumulate in body tissue and have previously been linked to health effects including inflammation, disrupted gut microbiome and altered hormone responses.
The America’s Got Talent judge (seen in 2022) also credited ‘eating better,’ taking ‘certain supplements,’ exercising more and lowering his stress with helping him to ‘age backwards’
Bloom, former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman (seen) and Star Trek actor Paul Wesley have all posted snaps of themselves having the procedure
Biohacker Bryan Johnson, 48, is shown above after trying TPE in October last year. He is holding a sack containing the blood plasma that was filtered out of his body
Doctors warn that higher levels of inflammation in the body and problems with hormones and the gut microbiome can cause damaging mutations to accumulate in cells, speeding up the pace of aging.
Bloom, 48, revealed he had tried blood plasma filtering in June, writing on Instagram: ‘Thanks for the help @clarifyclinics. A new way of removing microplastics and toxic chemicals from our bodies.’
Clarify Clinics offers a similar procedure to TPE, costing $12,700, but its method filters the patient’s own plasma of toxins before returning it.
TPE takes around two to three hours to complete and requires patients to sit in a chair with an IV in both arms.
During the procedure, the machine removes about 75 percent of plasma, about two out of the 2.7liters of plasma an adult is estimated to have. Overall, adults have between 4.7 and 5.7liters of total blood in their bodies.
Effects from the treatment appear over the days afterward, doctors say, arguing that it can support longevity, the immune system and boost cell health.
Patients are encouraged to get the procedure twice yearly, leading to a total annual cost of around $20,000.
