Biohacking is emerging as a new frontier in the pursuit of better health and longevity. According to functional medicine specialist Melissa Young MD, Cleveland Clinic, biohacking is the art and science of maximizing human performance by hacking our biology. Biohacking has gained popularity to optimize physical, mental and emotional wellbeing through personalized strategies and innovative practices. It involves making intentional lifestyle changes and using methods to optimize your body’s performance. This column will explore the world of biohacking, its relevance to our health and wellness. 

Biohacking is about taking control of your biology, pushing boundaries and challenging conventional human limits. The global biohacking market size was estimated at $24.81 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $69.09 billion by 2030 growing at CAGR of 18.95% from 2025 to 2030, according to market research company Grand View Research. 

Biohacking has accelerated the advancements and innovation of cutting-edge products. Biohackers engage in various body experiments, including tracking heart rate or implanting microchips for managing stress. Biohackers usually are working multiple products to investigate their effect on human body. Among the products available are microchips, innovative drugs, brain sensors, magnetic fingertips, RFID implants, bacterial and yeast strains, body sensors, health trackers and more. Biohacking can be used to monitor heart rate, blood sugar level, body movement, calorie burn. The integration of artificial intelligence, big data and machine learning is enhancing personalized biohacking solutions, enabling individuals to monitor and optimize their health in real time. 

Ethical concerns and safety issues surrounding human enhancements and genetic modifications continue to shape regulatory policies and public opinion. The biohacking industry is witnessing continuous products and service expansion, driven by consumer demand for personalized health solutions, longevity enhancements and cognitive optimization. Biohackers are driven by the desire to live longer, healthier lives. They are seeking innovative ways to enhance their wellbeing. 

Benefits and Techniques 

Proponents say there are many benefits of biohacking and strategies to achieve these goals. 

• Enhance energy level; strategies like intermittent fasting and optimized nutrition can help maintain stable energy throughout the day. Improve cognitive function; techniques such as mindfulness, nootropics and hydration enhance mental clarity and focus. 
• Boost physical performance; strength training, cold therapy and recovery practices can help you achieve peak physical performance. 
• Promote longevity; anti-aging techniques and lifestyle adjustments may help slow the aging process and improve long-term health. Cutting-edge self-care tools for home use, including red-light face mask and sauna blankets are made available by Higher Dose Company.¹ 
• Intermittent fasting; it is cycling between periods of eating and fasting.
• Inflammation and more; cold therapy, such as ice baths or cold showers, is a powerful biohacking technique for reducing inflammation, boosting circulation and improving mental resilience. It reduces muscle soreness and inflammation and improves mood by release of endorphins. 
• Sleep optimization; techniques for better sleep include use sleep trackers to monitor your sleep cycles and identify patterns. Create a cool, dark and quiet sleep environment. Incorporate relaxation practices such as mindfulness or breathing exercises before sleep. 
• Cognitive enhancement; nootropics are supplements that enhance cognitive function, memory and focus. Common nootropics are caffeine, omega-3 fatty acids and L-theanine. 
• Gut health optimization; it involves eating a diet rich in probiotics and fiber to support a balanced microbiome. Techniques include fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut and kimchi in your diet. Avoid processed foods that disrupt gut bacteria. 
• Skin health; Red light therapy (RLT) involves exposing your skin to low level of red or near-infrared light to stimulate cellular repair and energy production. It enhances skin health and reduces signs of aging, accelerates muscle recovery, and reduce inflammation. 
• Mindfulness and meditation; both help reduce stress, improve focus, and promote emotional balance.

Tools & Technologies

Upgrade Lab’s founder Dave Asprey believes that with right lifestyle, anyone can hack their way to looking younger, feeling stronger and having better mental clarity as they get older.² Dave Asprey’s main goals are: Live longer, but more importantly, age better. He created “The Bulletproof Diet” and his claim to fame, coined the term “biohacking.” He believes that best technologies can supercharge longevity and health span. It costs $189 a month admission to Upgrade Lab. 

Some of the tests you can experience include:

Red light therapy: It floods your body with a mix of red, infra-red, near infra-red and green light, firing up cells, reducing inflammation and boosting overall wellness. This machine can be customized to tackle everything from hair loss and acne to arthritis, depression and fatigue. A general tune-up session lasts about 20 minutes. 

PEMF blanket (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy): It sends bursts of low-level electromagnetic waves through your skin into muscles, bones, tendons and organs to stimulate and recharge your cells. Its goal is to rebalance the body’s electrical signals. After just 12 minutes under the blanket, panelists felt better and felt energized. 

Breath Work Metabolic Trainer (Biohacked): This mimics altitude training by cycling between high and low oxygen levels- essentially giving you an aerobic workout just by breathing. This process, encourages oxygen-rich blood flow to improve cardiovascular performance, support immune health, fire up metabolism and sharpen mental clarity. Panelists were not gasping for air after exertion.

Cryotherapy: the moment one steps inside, you get hit with intense blast of cold, which stiffens your body and icy air fills your lungs. According to Asprey this whole-body treatment, including the face, which tells the body to burn hundreds more calories, turn off inflammation and give you wave of endorphins, so you feel really good. According to Asprey, this seemingly bizarre treatment improves and lengthen life. 

The Ballancer Pro: this is an FDA-approved compression therapy device. It is designed to target areas linked to the lymphatic system which helps flush out toxins and maintain the body’s fluid balance. Panelists get zipped into a space-age pantsuit that hugs you tight. Inside the suit, 24 air chambers inflate and deflate in waves, applying pressure that moves up the body while focusing on stomach, hips, thighs and glutes. By stimulating these zones, according to Upgrade Labs, the suit can reduce water retention, ease muscle soreness, improve circulation and even tone the body. Some users reported that it smoothed out cellulite too. Panelists normally spend 40 minutes in this suit. According to Upgrade Lab, this treatment is a celebrity favorite like Jennifer Anniston and Paris Hilton to NFL stars like DeAndre Hopkins and Brian O’Neill. 

Beyond the Mainstream

The longevity physician, author and podcast host Dr. Peter Attia, to the delight of his biohacking fans and the irritation of some doctors, promotes some practices and treatments outside of mainstream medicine. He himself takes, and also prescribes to some of his patients, rapamycin, an organ-transplant drug that has yielded anti-aging benefits in some animal studies.³

Dr. Ernst Von Schwartz is throwing his full weight as a triple board-certified Internist, cardiologist and heart-transplant cardiologist at Cedars Sinai Medical Center at UCLA, is behind the idea that a healthy 120 years can be our allotted span. According to Von Schwartz, stem cells are going to let people live to 120 starting this decade, by stopping and reversing aging.⁴

Conclusions

Many practices are unregulated and based on anecdotal evidence rather than robust scientific research. This can lead to misinformation and potential harm. Some wearable devices can provide valuable insights, becoming overly dependent on them may distract from listening to one’s body and instincts. Some extreme biohacking methods, such as self-implanted devices or unregulated supplements can pose significant health risks. Always prioritize safety and consult with qualified professionals before undertaking any drastic change. It is essential to approach biohacking with an informed and cautious mindset. 

Biohacking is a personal journey, and the best approach is to start small and build gradually.  While some biohacking practices may seem unorthodox or extreme, many are grounded in science. Emerging research supports several biohacking techniques, making them more than just fads. Many tech-elites spend millions each year, in the hopes of living a robust life longer.

The market for longer life is booming. The greatest reason for optimism comes, not from scientists or startups, but from the increased popularity of healthier aging. Sometimes this means embracing evidence-based health choices that previous generations too often resisted.

Navin Geria
Chief Scientific Officer

Ayurderm Technologies, LLC
navin@ayurderm.com

References:

1.  Does Biohacking work “well “- M. Beard, NY Post 10/28/25
2. Nobody Ever got Younger. Dr. Shaywitz WSJ  10/28/25
3. Longevity Physician A. Janin, WSJ 9/13/23
4. Dr. Ernst Von Schwartz, R. Calder NY Post  9/24/23