Man, 56, spent 93 days underwater in the Atlantic Ocean. He 'reversed' his age by 10 years

Retired US naval officer Joseph Dituri made headlines by spending 93 days in a pressurised pod at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, an adventure that not only broke records but also seemingly reversed the aging process. Dituri, 56, emerged from his underwater habitat significantly rejuvenated, showcasing findings in human physiology.

Dituri’s ambitious expedition was part of a study aimed at understanding the effects of prolonged exposure to a pressurised environment on the human body. Upon resurfacing, the results were nothing short of astonishing.

Medical tests revealed that Dituri’s telomeres, the protective DNA caps at the ends of chromosomes that typically shorten with age, had lengthened by 20 percent. This biological marker suggested he had effectively turned back the clock by a decade.

This was not Dituri’s only physiological improvement. His stem cell count surged dramatically, his cholesterol levels dropped by 72 points, and his inflammatory markers were reduced by half. Additionally, his sleep quality improved remarkably, with 60 to 66 percent of his nights spent in deep REM sleep, an essential phase for physical and mental restoration.

The remarkable health benefits Dituri experienced can be attributed to the high-pressure environment of his underwater pod, akin to the therapeutic effects of a hyperbaric chamber.