Bryan Johnson Summaries & Notes

Key Takeaways

• Taco Bell's Crunchwrap Supreme contains 2.6 mg of aluminum in the tortilla wrap, which is 26 times the amount linked to cognitive decline and dementia in a 15-year study.
• The Mexican Pizza contains nitrosamines and HCA, potentially carcinogenic compounds, and calcium propionate, a preservative linked to behavioral disorders and ADHD in children.
• Nacho Fries are heavily dyed in cheese powder and contain 75% of the daily recommended sodium intake, with the accompanying cheese sauce being a mixture of fried starch, dried cheese, and an unknown yellow sauce.
• Doritos Locos Tacos are full of artificial flavoring systems designed to keep you hungry and contain dyes like yellow 5, yellow 6, and red 40, which have been found to carry benzodine contamination, a carcinogen.
• Taco Bell, as part of Yum Brands (which also owns KFC and Pizza Hut), has an exclusive beverage contract with PepsiCo, meaning PepsiCo profits from every drink sold there.
• The Beefy Five Layer Burrito has a 40-ingredient beef mixture with significant antibiotic use, earning Taco Bell a D-grade for its slow commitment to reducing antibiotic use, which can damage gut microbiome and lead to resistance.
• The Baja Blast contains 111g of sugar (28 sugar cubes) primarily from high fructose corn syrup, and synthetic dyes blue one and yellow five, despite Taco Bell's claims of switching to natural alternatives.
• The Cheesy Gordita Crunch has 11g of saturated fat, as much as a Big Mac, linked to coronary narrowing, and contains calcium propionate and sodium benzoate in its spicy ranch sauce, both linked to hyperactivity in children.
• The Spicy Potato Soft Taco contains 28g of refined carbohydrates that spike blood glucose and hydrogenated oils with trans fats, posing risks for cardiovascular disease, inflammation, and cancer.
• The Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, marketed as a vegetarian option, contains hydrogenated oils linked to cardiovascular disease and inflammation, and sodium metabisulfite, a preservative that kills human cells in lab dishes.
• The Chicken Quesadilla has 13g of saturated fat (the daily recommended maximum) and 1,250 mg of sodium (83% of daily recommendation), with the tortilla containing calcium propionate and aluminum, and the jalapeno sauce having potassium sorbate with potentially mutagenic properties.
• Cinnamon Twists, while lower in calories, contain 10g of added sugar and are deep-fried in seed oil that has been heated repeatedly, creating toxic compounds linked to accelerated aging and cellular damage.