Bryan Johnson explains why indoor air is often more polluted than outside air and what to do about it. Pan-frying can temporarily make your home worse than the world's most polluted cities. Three fixes under $200: a $50 HEPA filter per room, using your kitchen exhaust hood, and an air-quality monitor to track PM2.5 particles that cross into your bloodstream.
Some of the worst pollutants you're breathing are coming from inside your home. Here's how I would improve my air quality for under $200. First, I would buy a HEPA air filter. A small unit costs $50 and can dramatically improve your air quality. Every room in my house has one. I travel with them. They're just a great investment. Second, I would save a few bucks and turn on my hood every time I cook. This small step can reduce potential carcinogenic toxins you're exposed to when you cook. In fact, pan frying can make your air quality temporarily worse than some of the most polluted cities on the planet. Lastly, I would buy an air quality monitor. These go from $80 to $300 and give you real-time feedback on pollutants inside your house. One pollutant I pay close attention to is PM2.5. It can cross your lung tissue and enter your bloodstream, which can lead to metabolic, hormonal, and immune dysregulation. This is key, friends. Air filtration is an easy health win, so take a deep breath. Actually, get your air fixed first.
