Ayurveda is an ancient form of Indian medicine that has been used for thousands of years to promote physical, mental, and spiritual health. Recently, this traditional practice has seen a resurgence in popularity – not just in India but worldwide. From wellness retreats introducing Ayurvedic techniques to yoga studios incorporating them into their schedules, more…
What Are the Hallmarks of Aging?
Reviewed by the BioHackers Lab Team | Last updated: January 30, 2023 There are nine hallmarks of aging that are used to define aging. These hallmarks are deemed to be the characteristics of aging that scientists and researchers in the field of gerontology can use in their on longevity and healthspan research. Image: Canva Why…
The Biohackers Diet
BIOHACKING DIET LESSON #1: USE NATURAL FOOD TO SUPPORT DIGESTION Sure, you can take probiotics, digestive enzymes, and other supplements to support digestion, but you should also get familiar with natural, easy-to-afford foods that support digestion, including: Fresh carrot juice (supports intestinal mucous membranes) Celery juice (promotes intestinal movements and alleviates constipation) Carminatives that reduce…
What Is First Pass Metabolism?
Reviewed by the BioHackers Lab Team | Last updated: February 2, 2023 When you take a drug, or supplement, your body normally won’t absorb all of it into your circulation. This mean what you see as the dose on on the supplement label is not what actually gets into your systemic circulation. Image: Canva The…
LactiGo – A New Product to Boost Athletic Performance? Podcast with Brad Dieter
Brad Dieter 00:00 What we do know is supplementation appears to be really the most robust way to increase intramuscular levels of carnosine. And you have to do it with fairly moderate to high doses of beta-alanine over four to six week periods to see changes. So it’s definitely a bioaccumulation effect and you have…
Breast Implant Illness: The Interplay of Genetics and Symptoms
Key takeaways:~ Breast implant illness causes symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and brain fog.~ Researchers think BII is caused by an immune system reaction triggered by the silicone or to microbial growth.~ Genetic variants are linked to susceptibility to various symptoms of BII such as small fiber neuropathy or immune system changes. This article explores…
Nutrigenomics—the Future of Personal Health
Have you ever wondered why a certain diet worked wonders for your best friend, but you didn’t lose any weight? Or why one twin may have difficulty maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, but the other twin doesn’t? The answer is highly personal—it’s in your DNA and the lifestyle choices you make. We grow up hearing…
How To Maintain Healthy and Beautiful Skin
There may not be a fountain of youth, but the food we eat and how we treat our bodies can prevent or even reverse aging. Your body needs the right nutrients to fight off damage, and your skin is no different. Nutrients help the cells replicate and have more energy. Processed foods, stress, toxins and…
Genotype Look Up Tool
Are you a research geek needing to look up an rs id in your data file? Just enter the rs id below to see your genotype, if it is included in your raw data file. The rest of this article is for Genetic Lifehacks members only. Consider joining today to use the SNP lookup tool…
The first successful clinical trial for a new Alzheimer’s drug is making big news.
Buck professor Julie Andersen weighs in on Lecanemab Lecanemab is the first potentially disease-altering therapy for Alzheimer’s to make it through phase 3 clinical trials. It met its primary endpoint by reducing patients’ cognitive decline by 27% when compared to placebo. But whether the drug is the “breakthrough” some are calling it, a small step…