Biohacking is the practice of using science, technology, and biology to improve the function of the human body. This can include things like using medical devices or supplements to enhance physical or mental performance, or even making changes to the body at a genetic level. Some people may use biohacking techniques to improve their health or to achieve certain goals, such as increasing their strength or boosting their mental clarity. However, it is important to note that many of these techniques are still experimental and may have unknown risks or side effects. It is always best to consult with a healthcare professional before attempting any form of biohacking on your own.
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Biohacking is a term used to describe the biology of “do it yourself”. It involves people making gradual changes to their body, diet and lifestyle to improve their health and well-being. Also known as human enhancement, biohacking ranges from efforts to improve brain function to faster weight loss. Biohacking is about optimizing the human body to achieve more than what conventional society believes it can achieve.
This could be something as simple as following a low-carb diet to maximize weight loss or something as amazing as having a neural implant in your brain. Using cold to burn fat is another common biohacking technique. Many biohackers believe that exposing the body to cold can help burn fat faster when it comes to losing weight, and recommend ice baths, cold showers or even cryotherapy (a technique that uses nitrogen to cool the body). Think of biohacking as harnessing credible scientific information to improve your own biology and longevity.
There is also a movement within biohacking called DIY biology (DIYbio), a subculture of people who literally carry out biology experiments outside the conventional research environment to test unproven science. Even so, understanding the different types of biohacking and the benefits can help you modify your tricks for better results. In fact, some of the most controversial biohacking practices are getting a bad rap, but some self-made biology can be enriching. While popular and popular diets, such as ketogenic and paleo, are common among biohackers, the movement's philosophy recognizes that what works for one person may not work for everyone.
Biohacking has become a marketing buzzword used to sell unregulated “dietary supplements” and to repackage old products, such as coffee with butter. Popular biohacking concepts, such as calorie restriction, have long been used to prevent age-related health problems. According to a recent study published in The Journal of Trends in Biotechnology, biohacking is a self-made citizen science that merges body modification with technology. Biotechnologists also use experiments carried out by biohackers to guide biotechnological research.
Other biohackers use a highly technical approach to designing their own bodies while trying to correct their flaws and become superhuman. And as technology for technical biohacking becomes more and more available on the market, “do it yourself” health opportunities are becoming increasingly extreme. Biohacking rejects the idea that the best and only approach to being healthier and avoiding disease is to eat less and exercise more. At the most extreme end of the biohacking spectrum, there are people who test blood transfusions on young people (yes, it really exists) and even inject genes that they have edited with CRISPR technology.
Basically, any dietary change that makes you feel better is a healthy way to try biohacking. Ellen Jorgensen, co-founder of Genspace (a space for biohackers), says that those dedicated to home biology should follow safety guidelines.
