A scientist claims to have become younger after spending over 3 months underwater.
In 2023, Professor Joseph Deteri also known as Dr. Deep Sea spent 93 days submerged beneath the ocean setting a record for the longest underwater stay.
Professor Deteri associated with the United States conducted this experiment at the Aquarius Undersea Laboratory in Florida.
His underwater habitat covered an area of 100 square feet located 30 feet below the ocean’s surface. Despite its small size, the habitat included living quarters, a kitchen, a bathroom, two bedrooms and even a small swimming pool providing access to the outside.
Unlike a submarine, this habitat did not utilize technology to equalize pressure making it a unique environment for the experiment.
The purpose of this experiment was to study the effects of prolonged exposure to high pressure on the human body.
Throughout his underwater stay, Professor Deteri underwent numerous physical and cognitive tests.
From March to June 2023, he established the Guinness World Record for underwater habitation. Upon resurfacing, he claimed that his body showed a 50% reduction in signs associated with inflammation.
Furthermore, he reported improvements in other aspects of health such as an increase in the length of telomeres, structures found in chromosomes associated with longevity.
Telomeres typically shorten with age but Professor Deteri’s telomeres showed an increase in length indicating a reversal of aging.
In his own words, “My chronological age is 56, but my biological age is now 44. When I emerged from the water, my biological age was recorded as 34.”
He attributed this rejuvenation to the increase in telomere length and the physiological changes induced by living underwater.
Following his underwater sojourn, his cholesterol levels decreased by 72 points and his sleep quality improved from 60% to 66%.
During his stay, he engaged in daily one-hour exercises maintaining muscle volume while experiencing a reduction in body weight and an increase in metabolic rate.
