This former Young Rich Lister just spent $700k to alter his genes

Nick Bell’s first business failed, his next made him millions. The serial entrepreneur’s latest business venture involves helping people live longer.

Julie-anne SpragueRich List editor

May 6, 2024 – 5.00am

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Former Young Rich Lister Nick Bell knows what he’s doing sounds crazy to most people. Even his wife thinks he’s nuts.

The health fitness evangelist just spent $700,000 on injections to alter his genes in a bid to improve his memory function (and ward off dementia) and improve muscle mass and strength. The two treatments he sought were klotho and follistatin.

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Julie-anne SpragueRich List editorJulie-anne Sprague co-edits our Rich Lists and covers entrepreneurs, wealth creation and investments. A senior journalist in our newsroom, Julie-anne has covered politics, property, agribusiness, retail and stockmarkets in both the UK and Australia.