Simon Cowell Claims He's 'Aging Backwards' With Medical Procedure

Music mogul and former American Idol host Simon Cowell might be 66 years old, but he claims that he is actually aging in reverse thanks to a bizarre medical procedure.

During a recent interview, Cowell opened up a little bit about his health and wellness as he revealed that he has been undergoing a procedure that he claims removes the blood from the body, "rinses" it, and then returns it to the body.

Cowell Opens Up About the Procedure

The revelation of Cowell's bizarre procedure came during a recent interview with The Sun during which he said that he goes to a "wellness clinic" that "rinses" and "filters" his blood before returning it to his body.

Cowell said that this, coupled with exercise, less stress, and "certain supplements," has actually helped him age backwards.

"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 the 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."

Cowell did not name the specific procedure, but Fox News pointed out that his description of the procedure sounds like extracorporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation (EBOO).

What is EBOO?

EBOO is an alternative wellness treatment in which a person’s blood is circulated outside the body, exposed to medical-grade ozone and oxygen, run through a filter, and then returned to the bloodstream.

Ralph Montague, longevity expert from The Longevity Clinic in London, spoke to Fox News Digital about the procedure.

"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."

Not For Everyone

While the procedure may be picking up steam amongst celebrities, Montague warns that it is not for everyone.

"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 happening," he warned.

"Those with heart problems are also advised to get advice from a doctor beforehand, particularly those who have had a recent heart attack or been diagnosed with severe heart failure, as this treatment can shift blood pressure levels," Montague noted.

"There's also insufficient evidence that this is fine to do for those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and it's better to be safe than sorry if you're in that category."

It's also worth noting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved this treatment.