Retired naval officer Joseph Dituri spent 93 days submerged in a 100-square-foot pod in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean as part of a groundbreaking study on the effects of a pressurized environment on the human body.
This study, conducted in a pod at ambient pressure, yielded remarkable results, including Dituri appearing biologically 10 years younger upon resurfacing.
During his underwater stay, Dituri’s telomeres, which typically shorten with age, increased in length by 20%.
His stem cell count also saw a tenfold increase, and he experienced significant improvements in various health metrics, such as a 72-point drop in cholesterol levels, a 50% reduction in inflammatory markers, and enhanced sleep quality with 60-66% of his sleep being in the deep REM phase.
Additionally, Dituri maintained his muscle mass through a regimen of exercise bands and saw improvements in his metabolism, resulting in a leaner physique (Good News Network) (The Mirror) (Edinburgh Live) .
The benefits observed are attributed to the effects of underwater pressure, which is known to have positive impacts similar to those seen with hyperbaric medicine.
Dituri’s research highlights the potential health benefits of living in pressurized environments for extended periods, suggesting applications for space travel and other fields (The Mirror).
