Biohacking

Biohacking can be described as citizen or do-it-yourself biology. For many “biohackers,” this consists of making small, incremental diet or lifestyle changes to make small improvements in your health and well-being.

Biohacks promise anything from quick weight loss to enhanced brain function. But the best biohacking results come from being well-informed and cautious about what works for your body..

Although "Biohacking" was popularized by the series "Biohackers", the actual biohackers community has existed for a very long time. There is even a "Biohacker's Magazine".

Even if you haven’t heard the term “biohacking” before, you’ve probably encountered some version of it. Maybe you’ve seen Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey extolling the benefits of fasting intermittently and drinking “salt juice” each morning. Maybe you’ve read about former NASA employee Josiah Zayner injecting himself with DNA using the gene-editing technology CRISPR. Maybe you’ve heard of Bay Area folks engaging in “dopamine fasting.”

Prominently, biohacking is a huge trend in North America and Europe. However, there is a big difference in application when it comes to the biohacks.

• The American way

People in America believe biohacking is Biochemical, revolving around various supplements and other stuff you put in your body to optimize and enhance performance. Diet or what you ingest, is the key component that drives biohackers in this region.

• European way

People in Europe define biohacking very differently. For them, it is Biomechanical and Bioelectromagnetic. Going out in nature, movement, and exposing yourself to natural forces are the driving components of biohackers in this region. Biohackers here are looking for ways to get back to nature or replicate the effects of exposing oneself to nature.

The above-mentioned distinction is just our observation. We believe, we need to find a common ground where we can try to advance our healthcare with technology without compromising our connection to nature.

Different types of biohacking?

Multiple types of biohacking can range from simple DIY biohacking to state of the art biotechnology. As the name suggests, DIY biohacking can be done by any individual who wishes to improve their performance. This kind of biohacking involves custom workout and diet plan to see how it affects the person’s brain and body. By following personalized nutritional procedures, people can identify foods that are harmful for their health. Learning by experimentation, researching and trying methods to improve performance. It can be as simple as walking barefoot to ground yourself or using oil pulling.

Biotechnology involves state of the art technology that helps optimize the functioning of the body. Some people insert various kinds of chips and implants into their bodies to assist them in their everyday life. These implants help them track and analyze their body function.

• Body hacking, the application of the hacker ethic to improve one's own body
• Do-it-yourself biology
  • Biochemical, things you ingest or put in your body like supplements
  • Biomechanical, tech you use to enhance your performance, like red-light lamps, oura rings.
  • Bioelectromagnetic, using elements in the environment to improve performance, like sound waves, grounding.
• Quantified self, may start by just journalizing your routine to measuring various biomarkers and behaviors to try to optimize health.
• Performance psychology, improving ones mental and behavioural capabilities to boost performance

See also

• Nootropic, drugs, supplements, and other substances to improve cognitive function in healthy individuals
• Nutrigenomics, study of the relationship between human genome, nutrition and health
• Self-experimentation in medicine, scientific experimentation in which the experimenter conducts the experiment on her- or himself