Biohacking seeks to enhance both body and mind. It can do this through self-experimentation using various tools, including wearables that track vital signs.
Biohackers frequently utilize devices like the Oura Ring, which tracks sleep and heart rate variability. Others swear by brain-boosting supplements like Bulletproof Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil as ways of optimizing performance.
Altos Air
Biohackers must possess an air quality monitor. This device allows biohackers to ensure optimal air quality for brain fuelling, tracking its dynamics over time and alerting when your performance begins to diminish. Plus, its smartphone app makes keeping tabs on air composition easy in your home or office!
Conscious Spaces EMF protection clothing helps reduce exposure to harmful electromagnetic frequencies; while Bahe ‘grounding’ shoes allow “healthy electricity” from the ground to travel through your body without having to be barefoot. Finally, for any sleep hacker looking for quality sleep improvement and tracking purposes alike, oura Ring is an indispensable companion that helps improve quality by tracking readiness scores as well as tracking patterns of sleep.
Boomer Anderson, an esteemed health optimiser and biohacker known as Decoding Superhuman and Smarter Not Harder founder, details his journey into microdosing, nootropika, smart drugs and mental upgrades. We discuss his morning routine, valuable fitness hacks from Jeff Bezos’ concept of grounding as well as ways to optimise mind, brain and korper with targeted training methods and nootropics; plus some productivity tips from Ben.
Brain Octane C8 MCT Oil
Coconut oil has quickly become more than just a pantry essential. It has also established itself as an oral supplement, known to facilitate rapid weight loss, enhanced cognition and sustained energy levels. Brain Octane MCT Oil from coconuts features high concentrations of C8 medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs).
Bulletproof’s MCT oil is refined to contain 100% octanoic acid, an 8-carbon medium chain triglyceride (MCT). According to their website, Bulletproof claims it easily converts into fat-burning ketones that help control cravings while improving cognitive function and relieving symptoms associated with depression and anxiety.
Brain Octane is free from fillers, solvents and additives and certified as Non-GMO by the Non-GMO Project. Packed in a BPA-free bottle and containing 473ml of oil, Brain Octane can easily be mixed into smoothies, coffee or any food by starting with one teaspoon and gradually increasing dosage over several days for best results.
This MCT oil is produced in the US under stringent conditions, free from solvents and other harsh chemical processes – an excellent choice for vegans or those with sensitive stomachs.
Hapbee
Biohacking is an evolving amalgamation of science, technology, and personal experimentation aimed at optimizing physical and mental well-being. From taking supplements or nootropics to boost focus or recovery to using advanced exercise equipment such as whole-body vibration platforms or hyperbaric oxygen chambers for hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers – biohacking gear helps you reach both physical and mental heights.
Hapbee, a digital wellness platform, gives its users the power to biostream caffeine and melatonin without taking them internally. Utilizing its patented technology, this system utilizes low-energy magnetic fields that mimic signals your brain already understands – whether Alert for energy boost, Sleepy for deeper sleep induction, or Relax as stress relief. In addition, users can track air composition trends with historical graphs as well as set daily goals for improved sleep, focus, and relaxation using Hapbee.
No matter who your list contains, biohacking devices make an impressionful gift for those interested in health and fitness or who wish to break old patterns. Popular gadgets include brain octane oil and wearables that track heart rate, steps, sleep patterns and weight, but other popular choices include Apple Watches, Oura rings, Fitbits and Garmin devices; there are even ultra-low radiofrequency energy (ulRFE) products which have been shown to mitigate electromagnetic fields and structure water molecules to promote hydration while neutralize free radicals.
Though not scientifically verified, biohacking gear’s potential to accelerate muscle growth and boost metabolism is undeniable. Before investing in any biohacking gear, however, it’s essential that you carefully consider your fitness goals and safety considerations; for instance if using hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), an in-depth health assessment must be conducted first to make sure blood pressure remains normal range.
Muse EEG Headband
One of the best biohacker pieces of gear is Muse, a wearable that uses electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor brainwaves. Think of it like a portable brain lab that sits comfortably on your head providing real-time biofeedback to optimize your life and help manage stress levels effectively. Muse also tracks heart rate, body movement, breathing patterns and sleep, providing you with enough data for informed decisions on improving well-being.
Muse is used by everyone from novice meditators and Olympic athletes, to scientists. It provides a great way to gain more insight into your mind’s workings while cultivating regular meditation practices. On this week’s episode of The Biohacking Show, I interviewed Ariel Garten of InteraXon – the company behind Muse. She studied neuroscience at the University of Toronto before working in labs at Krembil Neuroscience Centre researching Parkinson’s disease and hippocampal neurogenesis research; additionally, Ariel designed clothing lines at Toronto Fashion Week before having her work displayed at Art Gallery of Ontario.
Muse is designed by Ariel and her team to be research-backed, accurate, and user friendly. Currently being utilized in multiple clinical trials worldwide – such as by the Department of Veterans Affairs for helping manage stress and anxiety related to chronic health conditions – unlike commercially available EEG devices which tend to be costly and inaccessible, Muse provides research-grade technology at a much more reasonable cost making it more readily accessible.
ZOZOSUIT
Wellness technology is one of the best tools available to biohacking enthusiasts to optimize both body and mind. However, its success ultimately lies in how accurate and actionable its data are. Measuring and monitoring devices with log capabilities that allow comparison of readings over time are essential in measuring progress toward goals; many systems also come equipped with apps allowing users to see changes in readings over time – having accurate information can keep people committed and motivated in their experiment with biohacking.
The ZOZOSUIT is a wearable device that helps users take 3D body measurements and create an accurate model of themselves using smartphone cameras. Covered in fiducial markers scanned by smartphone apps, the new ZOZOSUIT 2 offers increased accuracy in scanning due to 50 times more fiducial markers for full body scans taking less than one minute or less! High resolution data produced from ZOZOSUIT usage may be leveraged for applications like clothing fit recommendations and body shape tracking as well as for more serious health or fitness purposes.
ZOZOSUIT has become an invaluable tool for athletes like USC running back Austin Jones to track performance gains during training and conditioning as well as recover quickly and maintain efficiently throughout a regular season. The app’s color-based metrics help users quickly visualize progress they have made towards reaching success, beyond simply counting steps on a scale.
