Simon Cowell says he is aging backwards thanks to controversial blood flushing procedure

Simon Cowell opens up about the unconventional wellness procedure he claims is helping him age backwards – one that “rinses” and “filters” his blood before returning it to his body.

Although the music mogul, 66, did not specify which particular procedure he is undergoing, the description is similar to apheresis, which is a medical procedure that removes blood from the body, spins it to separate and remove certain elements, and then returns it to the body, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

“I go to this place, this wellness clinic, where they actually take your blood, rinse it, filter it and then put it back into your body,” Cowell, 66, said. the sun in the interview. “You do all these tests and they tell you your age, so I’ve actually aged backwards, eating better, more exercise, less stress and certain supplements. My brain is still there, I still have energy.”

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The “X Factor” judge previously shared other procedures she underwent, including filler and Botox, but stated in 2022 that she “might have gone too far” and has since stopped receiving fillers.

“For me now, a lot of it comes down to eating healthy and drinking tons of water,” he told The Sun at the time.

What to know about blood treatments

EBOO, which stands for extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation, is an alternative wellness treatment in which a person’s blood is circulated outside the body, exposed to medical-grade ozone and oxygen, passed through a filter, and then returned to the bloodstream, according to clinics that offer the service.

While older forms of ozone therapy have been used to treat autoimmune conditions, the newer EBOO method has been touted for its potential anti-aging benefits, although experts caution that evidence of its effectiveness is lacking.

Ralph Montague, a longevity expert at The Longevity Clinic in London, shared with News Digital why this procedure is gaining attention as a possible longevity booster.

“Celebrities have turned to EBOO, which filters their blood using advanced technology, helping them age backwards,” he said. “For many people, it’s not about adding a few years to their life, but about living better and healthier.”

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Montague said EBOO has been shown to increase energy and boost the immune system while improving mood and sleep.

“Many people who do this also describe improvements in mental clarity, mood stability and overall well-being,” he added.

Risks and regulations

Montague noted that EBOO treatment is not for everyone.

“Those who have blood clotting or bleeding disorders are often advised to stay away from this medical method as there is a possibility that it may increase the risk of clotting,” he warned.

“It’s essentially a ‘reset’ of the bloodstream.”

According to Montague, ozone therapy can also create oxidative stress, which can lead to the breakdown of red blood cells.

People with G6PD deficiency (an inherited enzyme deficiency that makes red blood cells more fragile and more easily damaged) are especially vulnerable to this, so they should avoid treatments such as ozone therapy, he said.

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“People with heart problems are also advised to consult a doctor beforehand, particularly those who have had a recent heart attack or been diagnosed with severe heart failure, as this treatment can alter blood pressure levels,” Montague noted.

“There is also not enough evidence that this is okay for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and it’s better to be safe than sorry if you’re in that category.”

Treatment should only be carried out in medical settings after obtaining consent from a doctor.

The Food and Drug Administration only approves apheresis (blood filtration) devices for specific medical indications, such as autoimmune disorders, certain blood cancers, and plasma exchange for specific diseases.

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They are not approved for anti-aging, detoxification, microplastic removal, or wellness purposes.

“The device is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of any disease or condition,” the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed to News Digital.

Doctors think

Medical experts widely warn that ozone-based blood cleansing procedures remain unregulated, untested and potentially unsafe.

News Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel warns against these procedures, calling them “dangerous.”

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“The process could hemolyze red blood cells, leading to organ damage, blood clots and other problems,” he told News Digital.

“I’m also concerned about metabolic disorders (abnormalities or alterations) that could occur, including high potassium.”

Siegel said he believes these treatments are “ineffective” and have no effect on the rate of aging, noting that the liver and kidneys are designed to filter waste naturally.

Other doctors are advocates of the technique, including Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert. At Osborn’s longevity practice, Senolytix, offers “therapeutic apheresis,” which separates and filters blood plasma while returning red blood cells to the patient.

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“It’s essentially a ‘reset’ of the bloodstream, removing inflammatory proteins, antibodies and other damaging factors,” he told News Digital.

Some potential benefits include lower blood pressure, reduced iron load (a powerful oxidant thought to speed up the aging process), and a reduction in inflammatory cytokines, according to the doctor.

“Nutrition, strength training, sleep and stress mitigation remain the foundation of longevity.”

Osborn agreed that this practice should be performed by doctors to ensure safety.

“The main risk is mild hypotension (transient hypotension due to the so-called ‘citrate reaction’) which we monitor and treat immediately,” he said. “Modern apheresis is otherwise a well-established medical procedure used to treat autoimmune, neurological and metabolic diseases.”

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While the procedure can eliminate inflammatory cells that cause aging and chronic disease, Osborn said it is not a “magic bullet,” nor a replacement for personal responsibility.

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“Nutrition, strength training, sleep and stress mitigation remain the foundation of longevity,” he said. “But in a world where Americans increasingly seek preventive and proactive care, plasma filtration represents a modern refinement of an ancient medical instinct.”

News Digital has contacted Simon Cowell’s representatives for comment.