Bryan Johnson Has a Stomach Problem

Bryan Johnson 的胃出了問題

Jul 6, 2026, 17:38
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Introduction

Bryan Johnson is a rich man. He wants to live a long time. He has a new medical problem called AIG.

Bryan Johnson 是一個富翁。他希望能長壽。他現在患有一種名為 AIG 的新醫療問題。

Main Body

Bryan's body attacks his own stomach. This means his stomach cannot make acid. He cannot get enough iron and vitamin B12 from his food. This makes him feel tired.

Bryan 的身體在攻擊自己的胃。這意味著他的胃無法產生胃酸。他無法從食物中獲得足夠的鐵質和維生素 B12。這使他感到疲倦。

He had this problem for ten years. He did not know because he felt okay. He thinks stress and bad food caused this when he was young.

他患這個問題已經十年了。因為他感覺還好，所以之前並不知情。他認為這是因為年輕時的壓力與不良飲食造成的。

Doctors say this problem has no cure. They say he must take vitamins for his whole life. But Bryan does not agree with the doctors.

醫生表示這個問題無法治癒。他們說他終身必須服用維生素。但 Bryan 並不同意醫生的看法。

Conclusion

Bryan wants to use AI and new science to fix his stomach. He will tell everyone about his tests.

Bryan 想要利用 AI 和新科學來治癒他的胃。他將會向大眾分享他的檢測結果。

Vocabulary Learning

💡 The 'Past vs. Present' Switch

Look at how we change the word DO to talk about now and then:

NOW (Present)

  • He does not agree. →\rightarrow (Current feeling)

THEN (Past)

  • He did not know. →\rightarrow (10 years ago)

Quick Rule for A2: When you see did, the action is finished. When you see does, the action is happening in his life right now.

Examples from the text:

  • Present: "He has a problem" →\rightarrow Past: "He had this problem"
  • Present: "He wants to live" →\rightarrow Past: "He felt okay"

Vocabulary Learning

medical (adj.)
relating to the science of medicine or treating illness
Example:He went to the clinic for a medical check-up.
attack (v.)
to try to hurt or damage something
Example:Some diseases attack the body's organs.
acid (n.)
a liquid in the stomach that helps digest food
Example:Stomach acid helps break down the food we eat.
stress (n.)
the feeling of being worried or nervous
Example:Too much stress at work can make you feel tired.
cure (n.)
something that makes a sick person healthy again
Example:Doctors are looking for a cure for the disease.
agree (v.)
to have the same opinion as someone else
Example:I agree with you that this is a good idea.
Practice A2 words in a crossword→