Simon Cowell Claims Blood ‘Rinsing’ Treatment Helps Him Age Backwards

Simon Cowell is making headlines with his latest approach to anti-aging, revealing he undergoes a procedure that “rinses” and “filters” his blood before returning it to his body. The 66-year-old music mogul and “X Factor” judge shared his experience with an unconventional wellness treatment that he claims has helped him reverse the aging process.

“I go to this place, this wellness clinic, where they actually take your blood, they rinse it, they filter it and then they put it back into your body,” Cowell told The Sun in a recent interview. “You do all these tests, and they tell you your age, so I’ve actually aged backwards by eating better, more exercise, less stress and certain supplements. My brain is still there, I still have the energy.”

Although Cowell didn’t specify the exact procedure, his description aligns with apheresis, a medical treatment that draws blood from the body, separates specific components, and then returns the remaining blood to the patient. The process described also resembles EBOO (extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation), an alternative wellness treatment where blood is circulated outside the body, exposed to medical-grade ozone and oxygen, filtered, and then returned to the bloodstream.

This isn’t the first time Cowell has been open about cosmetic procedures. He previously acknowledged using Botox and fillers but admitted in 2022 that he “might have gone a bit too far” and subsequently stopped these treatments. “For me now, a lot of it comes down to healthy eating and drinking tons of water,” he said at the time.

Ralph Montague, a longevity expert from The Longevity Clinic in London, explained why such treatments are gaining popularity among celebrities seeking to extend their youth. “Celebrities have turned to EBOO, which filters the blood using advanced technology, helping them to age backwards,” he said. “For many people, it’s not about adding a few years to their life — it’s about living healthier and better.”

Montague claims the procedure can increase energy, boost immune function, improve mood and sleep, and enhance mental clarity. “It’s essentially a ‘reset’ for the bloodstream,” added Dr. Brett Osborn, a Florida neurosurgeon and longevity expert who offers “therapeutic apheresis” at his practice, Senolytix.

However, medical experts are divided on the efficacy and safety of these treatments. The Food and Drug Administration has only approved apheresis devices for specific medical indications such as autoimmune disorders, certain blood cancers, and plasma exchange for specific diseases—not for anti-aging, detox, or wellness purposes.

Dr. Marc Siegel, Fox News senior medical analyst, expressed strong reservations about such procedures. “The process could hemolyze red blood cells, leading to organ damage, blood clots and other issues,” he warned. “I’m also concerned about metabolic derangements that could occur, including high potassium.” He believes these treatments are “ineffective” for slowing aging, noting that the liver and kidneys naturally filter waste.

Montague acknowledged that EBOO isn’t suitable for everyone, particularly those with blood-clotting or bleeding disorders. “Those who have blood-clotting or bleeding disorders are typically advised to stay away from this medical method, as there’s a potential that it could increase the risk of clotting,” he cautioned.

People with G6PD deficiency—a hereditary enzyme deficiency that makes red blood cells more fragile—should avoid ozone therapy, as it can create oxidative stress leading to the breakdown of red blood cells. Those with heart problems, especially those who have had a recent heart attack or have severe heart failure, are advised to consult with a doctor before considering such treatments.

Both supporters and critics agree that these procedures should only be performed in medical environments under physician supervision. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed to Fox News Digital that the devices used are “not FDA-approved for the treatment of any disease or condition” outside their specific approved uses.

While Dr. Osborn claims the main risk is mild, transient hypotension from a “citrate reaction,” which can be monitored and treated, he emphasized that blood filtering is not a “magic bullet” or a replacement for fundamental health practices.

“Nutrition, strength training, sleep and stress mitigation remain the foundation of longevity,” he noted. “But in a world where Americans increasingly seek proactive, preventive care, plasma filtering represents a modern refinement of an ancient medical instinct.”

As the wellness industry continues to evolve with increasingly sophisticated—and expensive—treatments, experts caution consumers to approach novel anti-aging procedures with both curiosity and skepticism, particularly those not yet supported by substantial scientific evidence.