1 of 4 Former Marine Joseph Dituri often shares his routine on social media in the cabin where he lives on the seabed Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Former Marine Joseph Dituri often shares his routine on social media in the cabin, where he lives at the bottom of the sea Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Retired US Navy officer Joseph Dituri, 55, was 94 days in a capsule of about nine meters at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean and he has to stay there for another six days. Its mission is to explore how a pressurized environment affects the human body.
Upon completion of the mission, Dituri will break the world record for lifespan in an underwater environment the previous stay was 73 days. in the capsule of 100 metersHe’s testing technology that NASA could use on Mars and running tests and treatments to reverse muscle wasting and slow aging.
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In his underwater routine, the researcher works one hour four to five days a week and has access to exercise bikes. “I’m still holding the mass that I have, it’s crazy,” he said. “My metabolism went up, so my body got leaner, even though my muscle mass didn’t change [desde que eu estava na superfície]I’m still thinner than before.”
Relaxation under the sea
2 of 4 Joseph Dituri has up to 10 times more stem cells than when he entered the cocoon Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/Montagem de Época BUSINESS Joseph Dituri has up to 10 times more stem cells than when he entered the cocoon Photo: Reproduction/Instagram /Montagem de Época NEGÓCIOS
In an interview with DailyMail, Joseph Dituri said he underwent tests to find out how much his body had changed since the experiment began. One of the tests measured telomeres, connections at the ends of chromosomes that shorten with age. The result is that they are now 20% longer which he says is more than a decade younger.
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He also announced that he has up to 10 times more stem cells than when he first went there in March, is experiencing 6066% of deep sleep every night, inflammatory markers have been halved and his cholesterol levels have dropped. 72 points .
3 of 4 Joseph Dituri observed body changes Photo: Reproduction/Instagram Joseph Dituri observed body changes Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Pressure on the environment leads to changes in health. It’s a process similar to that of hyperbaric chambers and improves blood flow, metabolism, and the microstructure of the brain—and consequently improves cognitive and physical functioning, sleep, and gait.
Preparing for Mars
The retired officer is also testing a device in the capsule that, if accepted by NASA, could help astronauts fly to Mars. The device, similar to the tricorder from the scifi series Star Trek, scans the body to monitor a person’s health and determine if they need medical attention.
In addition, Dituri is investigating how to avoid muscle atrophy in space, which astronauts suffer from on the International Space Station (ISS).
4 of 4 General view of the scientist’s hut on the seabed Photo: Reproduction/Instagram General view of the scientist’s hut on the seabed Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
“We are going to Mars, but it will take 200 days to get there. [Quando você chegar lá] You’re going to have less muscle mass, you won’t be able to see far, you won’t be in good shape and you’ll have decreased bone density, and we’ll end up hard in a bearable market when it goes down. I think maybe it’s a bad idea and we need to figure out a few things first.
Underwater Cocoon even has a pool
The bunker in which the researcher lives, despite its small size, has a work area, a kitchen, a bathroom, two bedrooms and a small “swimming pool” that serves as an exit and entrance. It also has a window overlooking the sea.
The place is equipped with TV, coffee maker, fridge and microwave. Dituri sleeps in a single bed with a small bunk bed above it, similar to an adjoining visiting scientist room.
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