<p>Biohacking has evolved significantly in recent years from a set of unproven or partially proven do-it-yourself health hacks to evidence-based, health-tech-driven lifestyle modifications and interventions. Its objectives have also expanded beyond physical and mental performance enhancement to more ambitious goals like life extension and longevity. The recent World Biohack Summit 2024 in Dubai showcased these advancements, with leading biohackers and service providers demonstrating cutting-edge innovations. Many of these biohacks are now available at specialised biohack centres or clinics, functioning much like outpatient health services. Some pioneering centres have even emerged in India. </p>.<p>These centres offer biohacking services that are difficult to implement at home, either due to the need for expensive equipment, medical supervision, or both. In India, for instance, some pioneering centres provide advanced biohacking services such as infrared (IR) saunas, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) therapy, cold plunge therapy, nutritional IVs, and red light therapy.</p>.<p>Administered by trained paramedical staff, such as certified lifestyle coaches, these services operate under the supervision of medical doctors specialising in preventive and functional medicine. They are gaining popularity not just among discerning Indian clients eager to take control of their health but also among overseas tourists—including those visiting India from developed nations like the United States.</p>.<p>Biohacking is most effective when they are integrated into personalised preventive protocols. The gold standard in this space today is epigenetic lifestyle management, which uses detailed genetic testing to identify an individual’s predisposition to hundreds of life-related diseases.</p>.<p>Leading services, such as Eplimo, go a step further by conducting detailed metabolic assessments to eliminate false positives in genetic testing. This allows for the precise identification of geno-metabolic susceptibilities to conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, COPD, dementia, anxiety, and depression. Based on these risks, highly personalised lifestyle modifications are recommended.</p>.Sweet yet savoury.<p>These modifications are termed epigenetic because they trigger biological changes that can counteract genetic predispositions to disease. The key advantage of this system is its predictive capability—it can identify potential health risks years or even decades in advance and provide preventive solutions by replacing harmful lifestyle habits with healthier ones. This not only extend longevity but also enhances healthspan—the number of disease-free years in a person’s life.</p>.<p>Personalised lifestyle changes are also comprehensive in nature—they encompass all possible biohacks across dimensions such as diet, nutrition, supplements, exercise, yoga, sleep, meditation, and breathwork; and also clinical services such as IR saunas, PEMF therapy, EMS therapy, and more.</p>.<p>Despite such best initiatives in prevention, it is also a fact that as of now, millions of people are already afflicted with lifestyle diseases, and they too can benefit from epigenetic lifestyle changes based on their already diagnosed diseases. This is because discovering the genetic roots of one’s diseases helps doctors fine-tune the disease control and management.</p>.<p>This approach is so powerful that it has shown potential to reverse certain lifestyle diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, liver disease, obesity, and heart disease, potentially reducing or even eliminating the need for daily medications under medical supervision. For example, the DNA-based weight loss programmes are effective even for those who have struggled with conventional dieting or slimming methods. Such personalised epigenetic control and management programmes also play a significant role in extending both lifespan and healthspan. Biohack centres offer specific protocols for the complementary treatment of these lifestyle diseases.</p>.<p>Another major trend in biohacking is the rise of health wearables and smartphone super apps that analyse the continuous stream of vital medical data from the body and brain. At the World Biohack Summit 2024, several such innovations were showcased, including smart rings and continuous glucose monitors.</p>.<p>Some of these AI-driven apps now feature advanced wellness tools, such as:</p>.<p>Face Vital Scan can determine key health metrics, including blood sugar and heart rate variability, without drawing blood.</p>.<p>Biological Age Finder can determine the true cellular-level ageing and</p>.<p>AI Fitness Coach provides real-time guidance to optimise exercise form and efficiency.</p>.<p>With rapid advancements in health tech, AI, and IoT-driven wearables, biohacking is equipping humanity with unprecedented control over health and longevity. Personalised epigenetic lifestyle management, combined with cutting-edge technology, is ushering in a new era—one where individuals can proactively prevent diseases, optimise performance, and extend their lifespan. </p>.<p><em>(The writer is a health-tech entrepreneur, biohacking evangelist, and author of The Making of a Superhuman)</em></p>
<p>Biohacking has evolved significantly in recent years from a set of unproven or partially proven do-it-yourself health hacks to evidence-based, health-tech-driven lifestyle modifications and interventions. Its objectives have also expanded beyond physical and mental performance enhancement to more ambitious goals like life extension and longevity. The recent World Biohack Summit 2024 in Dubai showcased these advancements, with leading biohackers and service providers demonstrating cutting-edge innovations. Many of these biohacks are now available at specialised biohack centres or clinics, functioning much like outpatient health services. Some pioneering centres have even emerged in India. </p>.<p>These centres offer biohacking services that are difficult to implement at home, either due to the need for expensive equipment, medical supervision, or both. In India, for instance, some pioneering centres provide advanced biohacking services such as infrared (IR) saunas, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) therapy, cold plunge therapy, nutritional IVs, and red light therapy.</p>.<p>Administered by trained paramedical staff, such as certified lifestyle coaches, these services operate under the supervision of medical doctors specialising in preventive and functional medicine. They are gaining popularity not just among discerning Indian clients eager to take control of their health but also among overseas tourists—including those visiting India from developed nations like the United States.</p>.<p>Biohacking is most effective when they are integrated into personalised preventive protocols. The gold standard in this space today is epigenetic lifestyle management, which uses detailed genetic testing to identify an individual’s predisposition to hundreds of life-related diseases.</p>.<p>Leading services, such as Eplimo, go a step further by conducting detailed metabolic assessments to eliminate false positives in genetic testing. This allows for the precise identification of geno-metabolic susceptibilities to conditions like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, cancers, COPD, dementia, anxiety, and depression. Based on these risks, highly personalised lifestyle modifications are recommended.</p>.Sweet yet savoury.<p>These modifications are termed epigenetic because they trigger biological changes that can counteract genetic predispositions to disease. The key advantage of this system is its predictive capability—it can identify potential health risks years or even decades in advance and provide preventive solutions by replacing harmful lifestyle habits with healthier ones. This not only extend longevity but also enhances healthspan—the number of disease-free years in a person’s life.</p>.<p>Personalised lifestyle changes are also comprehensive in nature—they encompass all possible biohacks across dimensions such as diet, nutrition, supplements, exercise, yoga, sleep, meditation, and breathwork; and also clinical services such as IR saunas, PEMF therapy, EMS therapy, and more.</p>.<p>Despite such best initiatives in prevention, it is also a fact that as of now, millions of people are already afflicted with lifestyle diseases, and they too can benefit from epigenetic lifestyle changes based on their already diagnosed diseases. This is because discovering the genetic roots of one’s diseases helps doctors fine-tune the disease control and management.</p>.<p>This approach is so powerful that it has shown potential to reverse certain lifestyle diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, liver disease, obesity, and heart disease, potentially reducing or even eliminating the need for daily medications under medical supervision. For example, the DNA-based weight loss programmes are effective even for those who have struggled with conventional dieting or slimming methods. Such personalised epigenetic control and management programmes also play a significant role in extending both lifespan and healthspan. Biohack centres offer specific protocols for the complementary treatment of these lifestyle diseases.</p>.<p>Another major trend in biohacking is the rise of health wearables and smartphone super apps that analyse the continuous stream of vital medical data from the body and brain. At the World Biohack Summit 2024, several such innovations were showcased, including smart rings and continuous glucose monitors.</p>.<p>Some of these AI-driven apps now feature advanced wellness tools, such as:</p>.<p>Face Vital Scan can determine key health metrics, including blood sugar and heart rate variability, without drawing blood.</p>.<p>Biological Age Finder can determine the true cellular-level ageing and</p>.<p>AI Fitness Coach provides real-time guidance to optimise exercise form and efficiency.</p>.<p>With rapid advancements in health tech, AI, and IoT-driven wearables, biohacking is equipping humanity with unprecedented control over health and longevity. Personalised epigenetic lifestyle management, combined with cutting-edge technology, is ushering in a new era—one where individuals can proactively prevent diseases, optimise performance, and extend their lifespan. </p>.<p><em>(The writer is a health-tech entrepreneur, biohacking evangelist, and author of The Making of a Superhuman)</em></p>
