What is biohacking? Is it a trendy and short-lived trend among Silicon Valley intellectuals, or a real opportunity to significantly extend life and improve its quality? In this article, we will explore the differences between biohacking and a healthy lifestyle and how to “upgrade” your brain.
Biohacking is sometimes confused with the anti-aging philosophy due to their similar fundamental goal – the pursuit of an active and healthy longevity. However, biohacking is a broader concept with very specific objectives. Anti-aging medicine is focused on preserving (prolonging) youthfulness and, therefore, employs a vast array of aesthetic techniques designed to erase any signs of aging from your face.
Biohacking encompasses not only external youthfulness and physical health but, first and foremost, the youthfulness of the brain. Memory loss and Alzheimer’s disease are increasingly being labeled as the main ailments of the 21st century. While many know how to rid themselves of wrinkles and bodily sagging, only a chosen few can maintain their sanity and strong memory into their senior years.
Is it possible to live to be 100-120 years old in a metropolis with its daily stresses, the aggressive influence of the environment, and the inability to relax for even an hour due to the burden of commitments? Yes, it is possible to live long in such conditions!
How can this be achieved? By “hacking” yourself and, above all, your brain – teaching it to solve complex tasks, work continuously, surpass your standard capabilities, and ultimately outperform all competitors.
Where does biohacking begin?
It starts with getting to know yourself! Of course, you may think that you know yourself and your body’s capabilities perfectly well, but you shouldn’t be misled. Even if you regularly undergo check-ups or comprehensive medical examinations, monitor your blood sugar levels, blood pressure, heart rate, and other indicators, there is still much you don’t know.
Do you set a goal to live to at least 100 years with a sound mind and good health? Then strive to learn more about your own body and support it! The risks and possibilities of internal organs and systems are highly individual, and it’s essential to realistically assess them.
Take a step beyond basic healthcare and learn more about yourself than is commonly known. Most importantly, assess the abilities of your brain and teach it to make quick and accurate decisions. After all, now it can be done for a more modest cost than what the first biohackers had to spend.
Intelligence and Longevity
When aiming for longevity, taking care of your body’s health is crucial. But to reach the level of a superhuman, it’s not enough to follow the rules of a healthy lifestyle, eat sensibly, and exercise moderately. What’s more important is to “become smarter,” teach your brain to function much more effectively, expand its initial capabilities, and thereby set your whole body on the path to a long and intelligent life.
Let’s agree that statements like “all people are equal” and “we all have equal opportunities” are, to put it mildly, exaggerated. There are plenty of people who are not intellectually curious, who do not develop their intelligence, and who do not strive for progress. (You do not belong to that group, as you are reading this article and showing an interest in biohacking.)
If we follow the theory of universal equality, one might assume that all human-like primates evolved into humans. However, this is not the case. Not all primates underwent this transformation; most of them evolved into gorillas and chimpanzees. Among the order of primates, only the species Homo (humans) evolved into Homo sapiens.
Today, there is a theory that the high level of development of Homo sapiens, compared to other biological species of Homo, became possible due to the high concentration of special protein compounds called peptides in their brain cells. In extreme situations, peptides provided the brain with precise signals on how to act. The ability to think quickly and react accurately under stress conditions allowed Homo sapiens to surpass their relatives in evolution.
This theory has a valid basis, and it has been reliably proven that peptides have a beneficial effect on memory and brain function.
It is these peptides that help humans advance to the next stage of natural evolution – becoming superhumans (beyond humans). Peptide complexes relieve the brain from overload, reduce emotional stress, and restore the psycho-emotional state. They prolong life and significantly improve its quality!
Healthy sleep, balanced nutrition, intermittent fasting, optimal hormone levels, the ability to rest fully and relax completely, meditation, and regular sex – when combined, these components can extend your life.
However, a healthy diet alone cannot provide your body with all the necessary nutrients 100%. Proper nutrition cannot nourish your brain to the extent required for it to be capable of solving super tasks.
One of the main differences between biohacking and anti-aging therapy is the proven need for taking bioactive supplements and microelements. Moderation and common sense are particularly important in this regard. Excessive dedication to medications is often criticized by some “brainiacs” today – some of them practice self-prescribing and long-term use of medicinal drugs without consulting specialists.
The fundamental difference between peptide complexes and drugs is that peptides are not medications! Peptides are a family of substances whose molecules are built from organic compound residues – amino acids. Peptides are perceived by the body as native, organic substances and are easily absorbed without side effects.