Biohacking is a lifestyle approach that involves making changes to one's diet, nutrition, and lifestyle to optimize health and well-being, and it can be practiced in various ways, including through the use of supplements, cold-water therapy, and intermittent fasting.

The methods used in biohacking vary from person to person and can include dietary changes, such as following a gluten-free, dairy-free, or keto diet, as well as the use of supplements, such as vitamins and minerals.

Some popular biohacking methods include intermittent fasting, which has been shown to improve health and life expectancy, and exercise, such as physical strength training, which is nonnegotiable for women's health and longevity.

However, biohacking can also be dangerous if not done properly, and taking high doses of supplements can cause liver damage and interact with medications, highlighting the need for medical supervision.

It is essential to consult a healthcare professional before starting any biohacking regimen, including intermittent fasting, extreme exercise, and high supplement intake, to minimize side effects and ensure safety.

Medical supervision is necessary to validate biohacking efforts and ensure safety, as it helps to prevent potential harm and identify potential health risks.

The combination of intermittent fasting, extreme exercise, and high supplement intake may have potential long-term effects on physical and mental health, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, kidney problems, and mood disorders.

To mitigate the risks associated with biohacking practices, individuals should be aware of the potential health risks and interactions, and take steps to monitor their health and consult with medical professionals.

Biohacking can have unpleasant consequences if not done correctly, and a healthcare professional should be consulted before starting any new biohacking regimen.

The effectiveness and safety of biohacking methods are not always supported by reliable scientific data from clinical research, and individuals should approach biohacking with caution and consult medical professionals before starting any new regimen.

Ultimately, a comprehensive and personalized approach to biohacking, taking into account individual health needs, lifestyle, and goals, is essential for maximizing benefits and minimizing risks.

Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in helping individuals make informed decisions about their health, and their guidance is essential in the implementation and monitoring of a biohacking regimen.

Biohacking involves changing nutrition and lifestyle for better health, and methods vary per person, including diet and supplements.

Popular biohacking methods include cold-water therapy for mental health, removing inflammatory foods to improve overall health, and using saunas and supplements to aid in the regimen.

Collagen and protein supplements are also used to support biohacking routines, and MCT oil is a healthy form of saturated fat used in biohacking.

Biohacking can help manage mental health and cravings, and small changes can improve mental health through biohacking.

Individualized approaches are key to successful biohacking, and nutrition and sleep quality are essential pillars of biohacking.

Intermittent fasting is a biohacking strategy that should be done under medical supervision, and physical training must be intermittent with recovery periods.

Cognitive stimulation is also essential to counteract cognitive degeneration, and medical supervision is necessary for intermittent fasting.

Biohacking aims to improve life quality by lowering morbidity rate, and diagnosing aging involves tests like oxidative stress measurement.

Tailor-made programs are created after checking individual health status, and medical professionals are necessary for safe implantations and biohacking practices.

Biohacking can involve inserting chips and devices under the skin, and medical supervision is crucial for safe biohacking practices.

Healthcare professionals should advise individuals to consult a doctor before taking dietary supplements for safety, as thoughtless supplement intake can harm health.

Dietary supplements should be taken under medical supervision, as vitamins and minerals may cause health damage without supervision.

Medical supervision is necessary for supplement use, and heart-healthy diet is recommended over supplements.

Supplements can lead to kidney failure and other health issues, and hormones and steroids can be deadly and cause cardiac arrest.

Energy drinks can destroy kidneys and raise blood pressure, and supplements can cause electrical dysfunction and cardiac arrest.

Personalized nutritional supplements are tailored to individual needs, and professionals provide more accurate supplements than public selections.

Guidance from professionals is necessary for supplement use, and pharmacists or doctors should be consulted before use.

Individual health conditions and lifestyle habits are considered when recommending supplements, and nutritional supplements improve nutrient utilization efficiency.

Over-absorption of unwanted supplements is avoided with professional recommendations, and supplements are more effective with professional recommendations.

The Health Ministry warns against using dietary supplements without doctor supervision, and some supplements are harmful to health without medical necessity.

Dietary supplements should not be taken without physician evaluation, and structural hormones should not be used without consultation and medical necessity.

Anabolic steroids can cause physical and psychological damage in men and women, and using structural hormones can increase aggression and lead to depression.

Sharing injections can transmit diseases like AIDS and viral hepatitis, and acquiring hormones without prescription may contain cheated contents.

Using supplements without medical supervision may be harmful, and dietary supplements require medical understanding to be effective.

Artificial hormone supplements affect natural body hormones, and protein-based supplements aid muscle formation and recovery.

Medical supervision is necessary for safe supplement use, and dietary supplements are ineffective without proper conditions.

Safe supplements have no negative impact on body hormones, and inappropriate supplement use can be more harmful than beneficial.

Biohacking can be dangerous without medical supervision, and taking vitamins "just in case" can cause harm.

Metformin can have side effects like headaches and anxiety, and nicotinamide riboside supplements may increase brain cancer risk.

Blood tests can determine biological needs and deficiencies, and a healthy diet is recommended for preventing diseases.

Fruits and vegetables can provide essential vitamins and minerals, and medical consultation is required before taking supplements.

Biohacking enthusiasts should carefully examine benefits and side effects, and proper nutrition and training can lead to a better life.

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Biohacking & Toxic Masculinity: How Women Dismantled The Boys Club

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Take a quick search for “biohacker” on TikTok (a tag with over 137 million views), and you’ll discover a slew of men discussing their muscle gains, testosterone levels, and cold plunge routines. You’ll see some women on the page, but the space is undoubtedly dominated by male energy. And think of the outspoken biohackers you may listen to on podcasts—chances are most of them are men, too.

This gendered approach to biohacking, while pervasive, is simply misguided. But now, women are asserting their authority in health optimization, and we expect their emphasis to soar in the year ahead.

Meet the experts

Molly Maloof. M.D.

Molly Maloof. M.D. provides health optimization and personalized medicine to high-achieving entrepreneurs, investors, and technology executives. Since 2012, she has worked as an advisor or consultant to more than 50 companies in the digital health, consumer health, and biotechnology industries. Her company, Adamo Bioscience, is working on sexual health optimization.

Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. is a board-certified family physician leading a disruption in modern medicine that focuses on the largest organ in the body: skeletal muscle. With a background that includes a combined research and clinical fellowship in geriatrics and nutritional sciences at Washington University and undergraduate training in nutritional sciences at the University of Illinois, she is a subject-matter expert on protein for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention.

Stacy Salvi

Stacy Salvi is the vice president of product and strategy at the medical device company Movano Health—the creator of the Evie Ring, the first medical-grade health wearable designed for women.

Mona Vand, PharmD

Mona Vand, PharmD studied pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences before developing her platform that shares holistic wellness advice.

Why biohacking isn’t just for “bros”

“Women are the original biohackers,” declares family physician, Molly Maloof, M.D. “Our hormones change throughout our lives, and this requires us to adapt accordingly.” Our biology means that women often need to constantly edit their health routines and experiment with lifestyle habits as time goes on. Isn’t that the very definition of biohacking?

Let's back up: Here at mindbodygreen, we think of “biohacking” as the practice of making lifestyle tweaks to optimize health and promote longevity. Not shortcuts—contrary to popular belief—but low-lift, everyday habits that complement and enhance an existing well-being routine. Think: optimizing your exercise regimen using tools and techniques (the “biohacks”) to enhance muscle growth. It’s essentially all about advancing health with “do it yourself” biology—a topic that can pique anyone’s interest, regardless of gender.

“[Women] have a most complex physiological lifecycle that requires us to track and manage fertility, pregnancy, breastfeeding, sexuality, perimenopause, and menopause. So we should be looking at biohacking as a path to even greater health and owning the opportunity to improve our lives,” says Maloof.

Yet many women feel intimidated to enter the biohacking scene as it exists today, turned off by the male-dominated energy in the room.

Women are the original biohackers

Molly Maloof, M.D

“Biohacking has always grabbed my attention, and I want to learn, but it sometimes makes me really stressed out, because I go into this state of perfectionism where I have to do all the things,” says doctor of pharmacy and wellness practitioner Mona Vand, PharmD. “The few biohackers that I followed were all males… it just doesn't really resonate with my energy.”

This male energy is not only frustrating but can potentially harm women’s health in the long run. After all, building muscle, prioritizing protein, and keeping an eye on various health metrics are crucial for longevity—in some cases, these proactive measures can save lives. When women don’t get involved, it can totally impact their well-being.

“Physical strength is nonnegotiable,” says functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O. “I've been a physician since 2006, and I've never heard someone say, ‘I regret being physically strong.’” And the muscle-building space impacts more than just physiological changes, she says. “You optimize fertility, you make healthier babies, you help the epigenetics of your child,” Lyon adds. “You age better, your skin is better, you're less likely to fall and break a hip… There's nothing that doesn't get better the stronger you are.”

So let’s be clear: Dismantling the biohacking boy’s club is not just about helping women feel included; there are real health implications at stake here.

Why the biohacker space actually really needs a dose of feminine energy

I’d be remiss not to mention how biohacking culture can easily become synonymous with hustle culture (some experts don’t even like to use the term, as it implies you can achieve optimal health with quick fixes). But as more women enter the biohacking space, we expect it to become more intuitive and less about hitting every single benchmark. From there, we predict women will focus more on sustainable changes long-term instead of a gazillion quick hacks.

“I used to think it was a flex to do a million things at the same time and habit stack,” Vand recounts. “I now carve out time for doing things that have no efficiency to them, that are strictly for joy or rest and relaxation, versus benefiting my longevity or health. It can be a little bit obsessive when you get into this thought pattern, and I just don't resonate with it.”

This doesn’t mean biohacking will become “softer” as it embraces feminine energy. But there’s an opportunity here for women to introduce some much-needed flexibility into a space that has long felt needlessly rigid.

How the biohacker game is changing — and where it’s headed next

Thanks to a growing awareness that healthcare protocols should not be gendered, more women are now starting to pay attention to markers of performance like lean muscle, hormetic stressors, VO2 max, HRV, zone 2 training, etc. “Cold plunging, saunas, and harder, more physical activities are not just for the boys anymore,” adds Lyon—and we expect an even bigger shift to come in 2024.

“I think it’s super exciting to see biohacking become more mainstream and more women joining the conversation,” adds Maloof. She praises apps like Wild.AI, for women who aim to make lifestyle adjustments based on their menstrual cycle, and Zero, for women who want to dabble in time-restricted eating, both of which have helped to herald the shift.

Other existing health optimization companies are now inviting women into the conversation by introducing specific features informed by their unique physiology. WHOOP, for example, is currently working on upgrades to their popular health-tracking band: “We did a study recently where we learned a lot about how a woman's body changes during pregnancy and how her heart rate variability (HRV) will evolve. It'll decrease, and then about seven weeks before she gives birth, it will increase sharply,” explains Will Ahmed, WHOOP founder and CEO, on the mindbodygreen podcast

If a woman didn’t know that this was supposed to happen, she might look at this stark increase with a critical (or anxious) eye. “We've been able to take population-level data on pregnant women and now have a feature in the app, where a woman can see how her body is evolving alongside what other pregnant women are experiencing,” he adds.

Similarly, creatine supplements—from the ingredients to the packaging—are no longer marketed toward dudes looking to bulk up, and we are certainly here for it. After all, muscle mass is a predictor of longevity and healthspan, so supplements that promote it can help all of us “hack” our health in a big way.

And as Lyon notes, women have lower endogenous creatine stores compared to men (meaning, they have less available). And the amino acid has been associated with significantly increased muscle mass1 in both men and women, without increasing the risk of adverse outcomes2, like weight gain. “Most of the women in my practice will go on creatine, and they find anecdotally that it really improves both anaerobic and aerobic exercise performance,” Lyon shares.

Not to mention the supplement’s brain health perks: Taking creatine has been shown to benefit both working memory and processing speed3 as well as cognitive longevity4. “It is above and beyond simply sport performance,” adds Lyon, who has certainly seen an uptick in women curious about creatine.

As women feel intimidated (or even restricted) by biohacking spaces, some experts have taken it upon themselves to create new ones that center the feminine. For example, neuropsychophysiologist Kayla Osterhoff, MPH, offers a Women's Biohacking Mini Course, consisting of lifestyle routines and tips aligned with female physiology.

Osterhoff also recently presented at the 2023 Dragonfly Live Conference—among other female biohackers—to discuss the latest advancements in women's well-being and the “health revolution” that’s sweeping the mainstream. This conference aims to gather the “who's-who” in the health space to discuss cutting-edge strategies and innovations that optimize well-being—by having women biohackers at the forefront of the conversation, we can expect them to hit the main stage in a broader sense.

Or take the brand new Evie Ring, the first medical-grade health wearable designed for women, created by medical device company Movano Health. The technology ties hormonal information to a woman’s sleep, activity, and heart health data (among other metrics).

For instance, “If we notice a more restless night of sleep in the luteal phase, we'll point it out and also give some strategies for how somebody may attack their day, despite having not gotten as good of a night of sleep,” says Stacy Salvi, vice president of product and strategy at Movano Health. Similarly, “We know that there are cardiovascular implications when your estrogen drops, so they would want to keep a better look on the function of their heart,” she adds. “This would be something that they would be able to do from our app.”

Even the design itself was made with women in mind: The ring features an open band meant to accommodate how women’s fingers change in size throughout the day, so it can stay comfortable.

To avoid needless stress, Evie also limits the amount of goals you can set on the app. “You can only set three at a time, because we do not want to overwhelm [users] with a bunch of different things,” says Salvi. “I mean, I'm an overachiever. I probably would set every single goal and then fail at them.” And heaven knows we don’t need yet another way for busy, overwhelmed women to feel like they’re failing in a society with unsurmountable standards.

Forecasting the future

A woman walks up to the weight rack in 2024. She sees the usual suspects—bros pounding protein shakes and grunting through their bicep curls—but now she also sees a fair amount of women on the scene. They’ve got creatine supplements! Fitness trackers! Kettlebells! (And no, they aren’t pink.)

Granted, we still have a ways to go before women feel totally embraced by the biohacking space (we’d first have to close the centuries-long gender gap in science and medicine), but it’s clear that the arena is becoming way less of a boy’s club. “And the world is ready, my friend,” says Lyon. “The world is absolutely ready for this.”

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The methods used in biohacking vary from person to person and can include dietary changes, such as following a gluten-free, dairy-free, or keto diet, as well as the use of supplements, such as vitamins and minerals.

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Content: TV legend Davinia Taylor has revealed how well she is feeling after undertaking a new lifestyle that involves biohacking.

Biohacking occurs when someone changes their nutrition and lifestyle in order to make themselves healthier. Each person who biohacks does so in a different way whether it’s cutting out alcohol, taking supplements, or engaging in anti-ageing procedures.

Davinia – who starred in Hollyoaks – has explained that her biohacking involves cold-water therapy and removing inflammatory foods from her diet.

As a result of her new lifestyle, which also includes the use of saunas and supplements, Davinia has said that she now feels healthier than she ever has before.

Speaking to Hello! Davinia said that she entered a difficult period of poor mental health after the death of her mother when she was 35.

She added: “Boredom drove me to drink and then to eat unhealthily. I don’t want to go into my 50s feeling bored, so I had to find another way to get the dopamine I crave.”

On the techniques she uses for her biohacking, Davinia reveals that one of her routine acts is taking supplements from a company she founded. Known as WillPowders which contain collagen, protein, bone broth, and MCT (a healthy form of saturated fat) they have become an essential part of her routine.

Davinia explained: “If I don’t have my morning keto creamer and collagen, I’m going to end up binging on croissants or brownies. It’s how I’m wired after my 1980s upbringing.”

This isn’t the first time Davinia has spoken about biohacking. Earlier this year she told the Evening Standard that it wasn’t a case of taking big measures to improve one’s health.

She said: “There's so much doom and gloom… There's so much doom and gloom…There are so many little hacks you can do just to make yourself feel mentally better.”

Davinia highlighted the benefits of cold-water therapy, a method she said can be cheap to access: “The water’s freezing in this country two-thirds of the time. And on the few months a year when it’s not, just go to the supermarket, buy some ice bags and empty them into the bath.”

Some popular biohacking methods include intermittent fasting, which has been shown to improve health and life expectancy, and exercise, such as physical strength training, which is nonnegotiable for women's health and longevity.

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longevity habits Of Serena Poon As she herself says, they are suits tailored for her. live longer and better, “They are constantly changing and evolving to better adapt stages of life “Where I find myself,” she says. Absolutely.” anyone at any age Can enforce a healthy lifestyle, inviting you to incorporate it into your daily routine Habits that help us add years For our life. co-chairman of fully aligned companyA company specializing in longevity, built together World Guru David Sinclair, Serena Poon She is also a famous businesswoman and Wellness and Longevity Expert,

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With a holistic approach, Serena Poon shared what are for him 8 habits of longevity,

“I start my morning with meditation,” he explains. Serena Poon, According to the expert, there are studies that show that it helps us maintain cellular youth, By increasing DHEA levels and reducing cortisol, Attention reduces stress which may contribute to the protection of oxidative telomere,Biomarkers of chronological age Responsible for protecting the major chromosomes in the so-called L.longevity of meiotic cells,

“when you live Connected to something you’re passionate aboutYou think your actions have one positive impact on the world or you experience a deep feeling meaning of your life“Don’t you have a different energy?” he asks. Serena Poon, if you can connect with him energy Throughout the day you will experience what Washington Hill University study who linked a sense of purpose in life to better cognitive function and greater longevity,

3. Reduce your stress with the 4-4-4 method

“He Tension constantly causes harm to our bodies physically, energetically and mentally,” explains Serena Poon, She does different stress-reducing exercises every day. is one of his favorites 4-4-4 breathing method, “Observing your breathing is an excellent way Increase calmness and reduce anxiety, The 4-4-4 breathing method is excellent. Whenever you feel stressed, take a moment to breathe naturally while focusing on your breath, letting worries and anxieties melt away.” Deep breathing is an effective way to regain your senses. control your anxiety,

“If you pass sitting most of the dayIt’s time to incorporate longevity exercise into your daily routine.” Experts recommend starting long walk And increase daily movement, especially in natural environments. doctor david sinclairpodcast writer live long say that “exercise is closely related to reduction in mortality rate, as well as a reduction in major age-related diseases and conditions, such as dementia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer and frailty. Furthermore, it is an effective antidepressant that improves sleep quality“. Experts recommend at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity per week,

5. Learn and experience new things daily

“Learn new skill And complex ones like, for example, playing an instrument or learning a new language – Serena explains – are a perfect way to improve yourself. neuroplasticity“. Skills that require you to be mentally and physically present exercise your brain and force him to create new neural connections“Encountering new challenges when communicating with others, trying new foods and tastes, meeting new people, changing surroundings, traveling… all this helps your brain stay young and live long,

“It is said that The people you associate with most influence your longevity Much more so than people you interact with casually,” the expert says. In the study of Harvard director robert waldinger Close relationships have been found to be important Happiness and coping with aging, Research was also published American psychologist Note that trusting intimate relationships can reduce stress response or perceived threat levels, prevent harmful cardiovascular activity from stress, and increase pain tolerance. When people feel appreciated and understood, they report fewer physical symptoms. Positive energy and vitality and feel more satisfied with life,

“I’ve been practicing for years plant based diet, It was a slow change, which has had a very positive effect on my energy and my body in the long term,” he explains. Serena Poon, And he adds: “A plant based diet It is closely related to many health improvements. From gut health to brain health and hormonal balance. most of Scientist and Nutritionist Agree that following a plant-based diet contributes to long and healthy life,

“He intermittent fastingor what doctor david sinclair Call time-restricted eating “It has a tendency to improve your health.” There are several reasons to incorporate this exercise into your lifestyle: Make it regular intestinal functionpurify and expand the mind Life expectancy, “In my opinion, when adopting any type of fasting practice, it is very important to always remain in connect with your body” he explains. Sometimes, even though you may want to exercise, your body may be telling you that You need certain nutrients, and it’s important to listen,

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It reduces the risk of lifestyle-related diseases, such as metabolic disorders.

According to the studies, how does intermittent fasting help?

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However, biohacking can also be dangerous if not done properly, and taking high doses of supplements can cause liver damage and interact with medications, highlighting the need for medical supervision.

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Content: People are being warned of serious side effects to taking vitamin supplements and possible liver damage.

While it is common to take supplements which are displayed in supermarkets, the NHS says that most people do not need them and a healthy, balanced diet is what is best. And the danger of liver damage has been highlighted by Jo Cunningham, clinical director of The Gut Health Clinic.

Even herbal teas and supplements can cause injury and possible liver failure. Among the most dangerous are bodybuilding and weight loss supplements, which have been linked to jaundice.

Hepatotoxicity, or impairment of liver function by body chemicals not naturally produced, has increased sharply in recent years, according to many studies. And when taken in large amounts supplements can cause damage to the organ.

Ms Cunningham pointed out that because a supplement is natural it “doesn’t automatically mean safe". She told the Express: "It's important to bear in mind that high-dose supplements may interact with medications or potentially lead to liver damage. Remember that ‘natural’ doesn’t automatically mean ‘safe’, so if you’re interested in taking a supplement discuss it with a qualified healthcare professional first to make sure that the supplement, as well as the dose, is appropriate for you."

But as well as liver damage, taking too many supplements can lead to other problems like weight gain, headaches, nausea or constipation. "It’s easy to take a pill thinking that it’s just a vitamin or mineral, but more isn’t always better," said Ms Cunningham.

People should also take special care with the doses. "If you are taking micronutrients, always check the recommended daily allowance (RDA) and don’t go above this. High doses of minerals and fat-soluble vitamins can build up in the system, resulting in toxicity," she said.

"Often doses are pharmaceutical, rather than nutritional, meaning the dose you are taking is much higher than you could possibly obtain naturally from foods. Often supplements are recommended with good intentions – but all too often that advice is given without any science to back it up, and without regulation, it can be really risky."

The NHS also states: "Many people choose to take supplements but taking too much or taking them for too long could be harmful. The Department of Health and Social Care recommends certain supplements for some groups of people who are at risk of deficiency." These include folic acid supplement in pregnancy or vitamin D during the winter months for people who are not getting enough sunshine.

It is essential to consult a healthcare professional before starting any biohacking regimen, including intermittent fasting, extreme exercise, and high supplement intake, to minimize side effects and ensure safety.

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For woman&home magazine, Jenny Rowe asks the experts about all the changes you can expect to see when you start fasting

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Did you know that more than half of all Brits no longer eat three square meals a day, with a recent survey from snack company Graze revealing 61% of us prefer to skip breakfast?

It’s all down to the growing trend of intermittent fasting – when you limit food intake for set periods of time and cycle between periods of fasting and eating. Studies have shown that it can help you lose weight, and if done properly, can carry other health benefits.

“Popular reasons to fast include weight management, improved focus and increased longevity,” says dietician Roxane Bakker at vitl.com. Yet it’s not always easy. "It helps to remember that ‘fasting isn’t a diet but a lifestyle," she adds.

Find what works for you, as well as the intermittent fasting mistakes to avoid.

What happens when you start fasting

Firstly, before you try fasting, get the green light from a medical professional before you start and don’t jump straight into a 24-hour fast. “Start with shorter fasting periods and gradually increase the duration. This allows your body to adapt and minimises the risk of potential side effects,” says nutritionist Sophie Trotman. One of the biggest weight loss mistakes is trying to lose weight too quickly - so even at the start, always listen to your body and eat if you need to.

1.Your body shape may change

Good news: “While it depends on duration, type of fasting and overall energy expenditure, fasting promotes fat loss, as the body starts using stored fat for energy when it’s not receiving food,” says head nutritionist at vitl.com, Christina Mamada. The key is to retain an overall calorie deficit to lose weight, so avoid overeating during non-fasting periods while ensuring all your nutritional requirements are met.

2. You might think more clearly

“Fasting can help to regulate blood sugar levels, which prevents fluctuations that can lead to brain fog," says Sophie. During longer fasts (12+ hours), you may also feel more focused than usual because your body starts to use ketones for energy when its glycogen stores (a form of glucose) are used up. “Ketones are an efficient fuel for the brain, potentially enhancing its function,” says Sophie.

3. Energy levels could dip

What if you want to exercise? You may feel as if you’re running on empty. "Opt for lower-intensity activities that don’t require as much glucose for fuel, such as walking, yoga or gentle cycling," says Sophie. You should also ensure that you’re drinking enough water, as dehydration can exacerbate tiredness. Try to incorporate the best foods to eat when you feel tired into your diet, too.

4. You might be tempted to binge

This is one of the most common intermittent fasting mistakes and it could undo much of your hard work. Luckily, there are ways to outwit the intense cravings you may feel after a prolonged period without food. Firstly, plan your non-fasting meals in advance so you can eat something filling, tasty and nutritious right away. Then, ensure you’re not lacking sleep, as this can increase hunger and cravings, says Sophie.

5. The risk of chronic disease might decrease

“In some people, fasting can improve insulin sensitivity, reduce inflammation, and help with cellular repair and blood pressure regulation,” says Sophie. In part, this is down to a process called autophagy, which is stimulated during fasting. “This is when the body starts to clean up damaged and broken cells and improve overall cell function,” says Roxanne. A topic of scientific debate, some may reach autophagy just 14 hours into a fast.

Intermittent fasting diets to try

Fasting for 16 hours and then eating within an eight-hour window is the 16:8 fast diet.  Also known as the eight-hour diet, it is a form of intermittent fasting that's based on timed eating, rather than calorie-controlled eating.

The 5:2 diet involves having around 800 calories on two days per week, eating normally for five. It was first invented in 2013 by Dr Michael Mosley, a former doctor and weight loss expert, and food journalist Mimi Spencer. Unlike the 16:8 diet, it's based around calorie-controlled eating, rather than complete fasting. It was initially very restricted but the guidelines have since been revised.

Ultimately, the best fasting schedule will be the one that works for you and your lifestyle - the most important thing is consistency and avoiding crash dieting. Instead, start slow and listen to your body. As always when it comes to changing your eating habits, consult a doctor first.

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After eight rounds of failed fertility treatments and a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, Leslie Kenny changed her lifestyle with the aim of reducing inflammation – the results, she says, were dramatic

Leslie Kenny was 39 and had endured eight rounds of failed fertility treatments, including IVF using a donor egg, when her doctor delivered even more bad news: the pain she’d been feeling in her wrists and fingers was rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and her blood tests showed signs of the disabling autoimmune condition lupus.

“The doctor prescribed me immunosuppressants and said, ‘You have five good years left’,” Kenny says. “I don’t know what that meant but I took it as ‘that’s all you’ve got’ – that this was the end. I was crushed.”

Lupus is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and causes inflammation that can cause permanent damage to the skin, joints, heart, lungs, kidneys and even the brain. There is no known cure, although it may relapse and remit. RA, another autoimmune condition, affects the joints leading to inflammation and thickening in the joints, which causes pain and reduced mobility. Again, there are treatments available, but it cannot be cured.

That bombshell diagnosis came in 2004. Today, Kenny is 58 and a slim, healthy woman with boundless energy. Her arthritis and lupus – a diagnosis she now questions – have gone into remission. But more than that, she appears to have beat the ageing process: recent blood tests show her biological age is just 21.

She took the “GlycanAge” blood test while attending a conference on longevity in the US. It is offered by a London-based bioinformatics company and measures levels of inflammation in your body. The results are based on determining the process of ageing as an accumulation of damage to your body over time by over-activation of the immune system, leading to inflammation of the tissues and cells. The result generates an estimated “biological age” depending on the average level of inflammation observed in the body at various points during a normal lifespan.

“Inflammation is the thing that I have been paying attention to for the last 19 years, so I suppose it’s not a surprise,” Kenny says.

Kenny is likely one of only a handful of people who could achieve such results. She is one of a breed of ‘biohacking’ devotees who swear by putting cutting-edge research into cell rejuvenation into practice in their own lives to keep their bodies and minds young, and to fight off the common causes of ageing, including inflammation, high blood sugar and cardiovascular degeneration.

The most well known of these biohackers is Bryan Johnson, the American multi-millionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist. At 46, he spends $2m (£1.5m) a year on treatments and techniques – including restricting calories, taking large amounts of daily supplements, a strict sleep schedule that involves early nights and very early mornings, and blood transfusions – in an attempt to stop the ageing process.

He claims to have reversed his heart age by five years and has the lung capacity of an 18-year-old. Of his particular quest, Kenny reflects: “That very British saying ‘horses for courses’ comes to mind… but he is biohacking for immortality, whereas I prefer to think of myself as ‘bioharmonising’ for a healthy lifespan.”

Kenny is the co-founder of a not-for-profit group, the Oxford Longevity Project, whose aim is to get the latest groundbreaking ideas and research findings on anti-ageing and longevity to the widest possible audience – and she’s testing them out on her own body.

She set up the organisation with Oxford biologist Professor Denis Noble; Dr Paul Ch’en, a GP with a special interest in the ageing process; and academic and multiple marathon runner Sir Christopher Ball. Kenny brings lived experience as a patient who has seen her own health transformed by putting the latest academic findings into practice.

It was the shock of such a devastating diagnosis at such a young age that prompted Kenny to start doing her own research into autoimmune conditions and inflammation. It encouraged her to turn away from the pharmaceutical answers given by her doctors and find a new approach.

“I did try immunosuppressants and I really hated them. You had to jab yourself in the tummy. There are lots of bruises and it hurts. I just felt I shouldn’t be doing this,” she explains. “I have more of an Asian philosophical orientation, of the idea of bringing the body into balance rather than ‘let’s squash this symptom’. What I wanted to do was bring the body back into harmony.”

Back in 2004 the internet was still in its relative infancy, but patient groups had already started forming to share information on common health conditions. Kenny searched for anything she could find about the link between autoimmune disorders and inflammation in the body. She found there were common causes of inflammation including poor diet, lack of sleep, stress and undiagnosed allergies.

Kenny quit her job (she was, at the time, running a matchmaking agency) to reduce stress and improve sleep, and then overhauled her diet. Allergy testing found she was reacting to wheat and dairy, so she cut both out, and also reduced her sugar intake.

“At the time the idea that sugar was bad for you was kind of a new thing, but I removed sugar from my diet as much as I could and then took lots of foods that were anti-inflammatory,” she says. This involved a largely plant-based diet, also including oily fish such as salmon, lots of extra virgin olive oil and plant milks. She followed guidance from Dr Barry Sears, whose bestselling book The Zone Anti-Inflammatory Diet, had been recently released.

Then, after much discussion with autoimmune sufferers in the US, Kenny took a very radical – and expensive – step: online patient networks in the US were recommending intravenous immunoglobulin, a treatment that resets the immune system by replacing antibodies in your blood but was not recommended on the NHS. Kenny underwent two eight-hour blood transfusions at a hospital in Denver, Colorado in the United States, costing £24,000 and funded by health insurance provided by her then-husband’s employer. It is offered as a treatment for some conditions on the NHS, but not for lupus or RA.

Six months later her blood results had been reversed. The three readings her doctor was monitoring – C Reactive Protein, cytokines and TNFalpha, all of which measure inflammation and the function of the immune system – had reduced rapidly. Her doctor reported that her lupus appeared to be in full remission and she was free of disease and in control of her arthritis symptoms.

Kenny’s rapid success at improving her health kicked off a passion for self-management of illness and ageing that has defined her last two decades. “I really feel that patients need to have a chance of a fair fight,” she says, adding that not everyone can afford expensive blood infusions, but there are many things we can all do cheaply to improve our health.

Living in Oxford and surrounded by academics, Kenny began discussing her results with local friends and neighbours, including Lachlan MacKinnon, who was working on commercialising biotechnology for the Oxford Science Enterprise. He introduced her to Prof Katja Simon and Dr Ghada Alsaleh, who were both working at the Kennedy Institute for Rheumatology at Oxford University at the time, who had discovered something quite surprising – spermidine. “He [Lachlan] said, ‘It’s a terrible name, but it’s really interesting because it seems to be helping with the immune system’.”

In mice, spermidine – a polyamine found in high levels in plants such as mushrooms and fermented foods – was able to boost antibody levels in elderly subjects, keeping the immune system strong, and activate the process of autophagy: a natural cell rejuvenation process that usually happens during periods of fasting.

You may have heard the word recently due to Rishi Sunak’s commitment to a 48-hour fast every week. Consuming spermidine is believed to make the same cellular process happen, but without the inconvenience of starvation. Studies are ongoing but the first published papers also show the same effect in humans as mice.

Kenny has been taking a spermidine supplement ever since, and now promotes these findings alongside other new research through the Oxford Longevity Project.

Kenny also follows a ketogenic diet, very low in carbohydrate and higher in protein, which some academic research shows can help to preventing and treat diabetes, controlling blood sugar spikes and reducing inflammation.

Kenny’s daily routine also includes supplements of collagen, antioxidant-rich raw cacao, and glutathione, which helps repair tissues. She takes HRT to manage her body’s transition through the menopause and says the progesterone helps with restful sleep.

Two days a week she fasts for 16 hours, but she admits “I’m not slavish about it”. More important is the foods you do eat. “The Japanese drink and smoke like chimneys but they only lose four years of life to this, but in the UK we lose 10. It’s because they’re microdosing every day with green tea, they’re eating natto, which is full of spermidine; they’re eating fish full of Omega 3, and lots of fermented foods.”

Kenny walks her dog for at least 30 minutes a day and has an active life. She uses katsu bands, a product from Japan similar to a blood pressure cuff, which pulls the blood into one limb for 30 seconds then when it releases “the blood hits the pituitary gland and says ‘I’ve been lifting heavy weights’, and sends hormones to repair the body,” she explains.

She also uses an inversion chair – a small stool that makes doing a headstand easy for anyone, whatever their age – that trains the core and stimulates the vagus nerve, responsible for the regulation of organ functions such as digestion, heart rate and respiratory rate.

The efforts of figures like Kenny are being watched by experts. Vasa Curcin, professor of health informatics at King’s College London, says the “exciting work” going on among the global community of biohackers is “a huge opportunity to raise awareness and identify challenges for novel therapies and lifestyle tech interventions”.

But he adds: “We need to start considering pragmatic methods that would allow for these efforts to stop being just anecdotal evidence and start contributing to larger knowledge bases to support scientifically rigorous validation studies.”

So what is Kenny’s advice to the rest of us? “The most important thing is to get started and just do one thing. Whether that’s diet or putting a weight by the kettle and doing a bicep curl while you boil it. Just ask yourself to do it once a week, and the next week do it twice a week. Do it slowly and then it becomes a habit.”

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A recent Chinese study has revealed the danger of intermittent fasting to long-term health, with researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University finding that people who eat within 8 hours a day are twice as likely to have heart attacks and strokes later in life.
Experts said this illustrates why people should be careful when following modern diets before knowing their full effects.
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The study is set to present its findings on the impact of intermittent fasting on long-term heart health at the American Heart Association ’ s Conference on Epidemiology and Prevention in 2024.
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The study was based on self-reported dietary information, and other lifestyle factors, such as smoking and exercise levels, were not included in the analysis.
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Taking vitamin boosters has become somewhat of a global trend, gaining popularity particularly with the younger generation.

Clement Manyathela speaks to clinical dietitian, Mbali Mapholi, all about vitamin booster shots and what potential risks there are when taking it.

JOHANNESBURG: The boosters are taken intravenously through an IV drip, adding vitamins to the body directly through the bloodstream.

This method ensured that the vitamins are absorbed much quicker than it would if it were taken through food or supplements.

The procedure could lead to the person feeling energised, glowing and awake closely after the taking the shot.

However, they do have their drawbacks and risks.

Here are five risks of taking booster shots according to clinical dietician, Mbali Mapholi.

  • It's administration through an IV drip puts you at risk of getting an infection if the needle isn't sterile.

  • There is a risk of toxicity due to the high amount of nutrients being administered at once.

  • If you take shots too frequently there is a chance of becoming dependent on them.

  • This dependability increases your risk of kidney failure.

  • Lastly, because it's a shot, the direct effects of the vitamins are short-lived, and its benefits are unsustainable.

It's important to remember that although supplements and boosters with IV shots of vitamins may offer a small to one's overall health... [but] they should not and cannot be used as replacement for a healthy diet, that is a fact. We still want to aim to get a variety of food... The truth is, [booster shots] are still more of a marketing trend, than anything.

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Many medical studies have confirmed not to overtake vitamins or supplements, in order to avoid their adverse results and numerous health risks.
As a result of the spread of the coronavirus, vitamins and minerals are the most commonly used dietary supplements, due to their important results in increasing energy levels, reducing weight, improving health and protecting against infection.
Despite this, studies have proven that taking vitamins and minerals has serious medical risks, as the risk arises through harm to the body due to the cumulative toxicity of many products taken at once, and experts have identified three main risks associated with taking vitamins:
Drug Interaction:
Various drug interactions interfere with vitamin supplements to backfire and cause serious consequences, including cognitive impairment and delirium, and experts have also warned against drug interference with some natural herbal supplements containing active substances.
Side effects:
Experts warn that the use of dietary supplements and vitamins may cause some side effects:
Vitamin A: Possible side effects include impaired liver function and vision loss.
Group B vitamins: Redness and burning of the skin, low blood pressure may occur.
Vitamin C: Causes an increased risk of kidney stones.
Vitamin D: Its overdose causes nausea, itchy skin, headaches, as well as the deposition of excess calcium in the liver, kidneys, lungs, heart and blood vessels, which increases the risk of heart attacks and coma.
Vitamin K: leads to the breakdown of red blood cells and the development of anemia.
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Taking some vitamins, supplements and vitamins causes interference with the diagnosis of some diseases and the start of the correct treatment, which poses a great risk and allows the exacerbation of the disease, so it is necessary to tell the doctor what we are taking other medicines and vitamins.
Experts point out that excessive consumption of fat-soluble vitamins leads to greater damage than water-soluble ones, due to the fact that the former accumulate in the tissues of the body, while the latter exits the body through sweating and urine.
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Published: Nov. 10, 2022 at 9:54 PM CST|Updated: 51 minutes ago

SFBU Professor Ahmed Banafa, in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, outlines the risks and benefits of implanted microchips

FREMONT, Calif., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Robocop, Star Wars, and Iron Man are all blockbuster examples of humans enhancing themselves through mechanical means. In reality, the application of the same principles is happening now through RFID (radio-frequency identification) chips in humans. These chips are incredibly small - about the size of a grain of rice - and can store information such as medical records or access to buildings and devices.

Professor Ahmed Banafa, an engineering professor at San Francisco Bay University, recently wrote a paper on the topic in the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

Professor Banafa states, "At first glance, such consumer technology looks like a harmless whim, or the next logical step among those who favor piercings, or the supposed ultimate in convenience. But inserting identification microchips in humans would also seem to bear the seeds of a particularly intrusive form of surveillance, at a time when authorities in some parts of the world have been forcibly collecting DNA and other biological data – including blood samples, fingerprints, voice recordings, iris scans, and other unique identifiers – from all their citizens."

Professor Banafa teaches not only the technical side of human enhancement but also discusses the ethics and, ultimately, the why with his students. It's important to understand all of the implications of microchip implants, their humanity-changing benefits, and the potentially disastrous consequences.

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Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha raises concerns about health risks associated with Worldcoin.

In a recent development, Kenyans who had registered for Worldcoin are being advised to seek medical attention if they experience any unusual health conditions.

This directive comes as the government takes proactive measures to investigate the controversial tech firm, Worldcoin.

During a session with Members of Parliament who are looking into the operations of Worldcoin, Health Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha shared some preliminary findings from the ongoing investigations.

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According to her statements, it appears that the scanning technology employed by Worldcoin may have inadvertently exposed Kenyan citizens to potential health risks.

"As indicated, there may be Kenyans out there already experiencing different complications or changes in their bodies after undergoing the Worldcoin scan.

"We would like to urge them to report to the nearest facilities in order to undergo an in-depth examination," Nakhumicha said.

Nakhumicha emphasised a crucial point in the ongoing investigation into Worldcoin.

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She highlighted that the device used for collecting data from Kenyans, which involved scanning their eyeballs, was not originally intended or certified as a medical or health device.

CS Nakhumicha, admitted that they could not ascertain the amount of infrared because the equipment did not pass through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

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He explained in detail how it affected him.
The American experienced the scandalous diet and lifestyle of technological billionaire Brian Johnson, which, according to the tycoon, will help him live forever.
23-year-old Andrew Boyd from Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, documented his 75-day trial on the YouTube channel Project Andrew.
He said he was fascinated by tech giant Johnson and how he uses biohacking in his quest to live forever.
Andrew said he felt "unbelievable" just a week after the strict Blueprint diet.
He lost about 3 kg and an average sleep rate of 95 percent, which inspired him to continue the diet for another 75 days.
Johnson ’ s strict regimen reportedly suggests that he consumes 80 vitamins and minerals a day, eats 30 kg of vegetable puree a month, follows a strict vegan diet with a caloric value of 1977 calories, and an accurate sleep regimen.
The biohacker regimen, conducted in conjunction with doctors and using advanced technologies and treatments, costs approximately $2 million per year.
However, not being a tech millionaire mogul and being just over two decades younger than Johnson, Andrew said he did make some dietary adjustments.
The blogger adhered to a meal plan using recipes from Brian ’ s website.
He also chose vitamins that met his needs instead of taking them all.
In total, Andrew spent about $112.34 a week on food and supplements and another four days a week on cooking.
But for Andrew, it's all worth it.
“I felt incredibly focused and full of energy, ” he said in his video.
“Through this experience, I have learned a lot. ”
In general, according to Andrew, he lost 13 kg, starting with 87.1 kg and reducing the weight to 74 kg.
He also noted that the percentage of fat in his body fell sharply from 19 to 13.9%.
Andrew started his recipe experiment with Johnson ’ s website.
He explained: “On this diet, Brian is starving periodically.
He eats all his food in about a six-hour interval every day.
That means 18 hours of hunger every day. ”
The day begins at 5 am with a green giant drink consisting of water, chlorella powder, creatine, collagen peptides, cocoa flavanols and Ceylon cinnamon.
Then he switched to "superovoschi", consisting of a huge amount of broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, ginger, garlic and black lentils.
Next on the menu is walnut pudding, where there are a lot of nuts with fresh berries, cherries and pomegranate juice.
At the end of the afternoon meal, Andrew ate a plate of stuffed sweet potatoes with chickpeas and avocado.
The blogger also adjusted his sleep schedule by going to bed at 9 p.m. and waking up at 5: 15 a.m., as well as intense exercise for about an hour a day.
Although Andrew said that after 75 days he felt fine, became slimmer, slept better and had greater clarity of mind, he still noticed some contradictory elements of the lifestyle.
One of them was the calorie deficit and how it affected the hormones.
He explained, “That ’ s why Brian is taking testosterone.
It just doesn't make much sense to me.
I think it ’ s probably better to fix the problem with a diet than to inject exogenous hormones. ”
He added: "Another thing that I think is problematic with Blueprint is the number of variables the team is constantly testing."
Despite all the benefits that diet brings, Andrew said: “Prioritizing your health to the level that Brian Johnson does is extremely difficult.
Especially in a world where everyone is doing the opposite. ”
The 46-year-old tech tycoon has made millions on his online payments platform Braintree, which has generated nearly $5 million in revenue over three years.
In 2012, the company ’ s profits soared thanks to the $26 million acquisition of Venmo, and the following year it was bought by PayPal for $800 million.
From that moment on, he founded the company with the goal of improving the quality and availability of high-tech brain scans.
These scans are expected to help identify the approaching disease at an early stage, which will bring him huge revenues that he will be able to direct to his health care efforts.
It is estimated that since Johnson began his journey to eternal youth in 2020, he has spent $6 million.
His blood, heart, liver, kidneys, brain, blood vessels and sexual health are regularly measured by a team of more than 30 doctors.
Johnson claims his regime means he now has the heart of a 37-year-old, the skin of a 28-year-old, and the fitness level of an 18-year-old.
A man has been living without money for more than 15 years.
He decided to live this way back in 2007.
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Content: Millionaire Bryan Johnson takes 111 pills a day and wears a 'jet pack' to bio-hack his body into aging backward

Bryan Johnson, a millionaire gave an interview to TIME recently and said that he takes 111 pills a day to reverse his biological age.

He also claimed to use various electronic devices to track the biological processes in his body. For example, he wears a baseball cap that projects a red light onto his scalp.

He also collects his own stool samples for analysis. Furthermore, Johnson sleeps with a 'tiny jet' pack attached to his penis to track his night-time erections.

Why millionaire Bryan Johnson takes 111 pills daily?

Johnson wants to reverse biological aging in his body and aims to get his 46-year-old organs to function like 18-year-old's.

He eats his dinner at 11 am. He starts the day with a "green giant" smoothie, which includes collagen, spermidine and creatine, according to the Fortune report. According to reports, he's worth $400 million.

Bryan Johnson claims that these pills help him reverse the biological process of aging, hence helping him stay young for longer. Monitoring his body processes helps him understand his body's requirements, helping him plan his meals and supplement intake accordingly.

Johnson made his fortune in his 30s when he sold his company Braintree Payment Solutions to EBay for $800 million in cash. He told podcast host Steven Barnett:

"Everyone should know these three things: (how) much you weigh, how fast you're aging, and the duration of your nighttime erections."

He added:

'This data is really important because it represents psychological health and sexual health."

He also drives his electric Audi extremely slowly, around 16 miles per hour on the streets of Los Angeles. According to the TIME report:

"Driving is the most dangerous thing we do. What would be more beautiful irony than me getting hit by a bus and dying?"

He even swapped his blood with his teenage son to help him reverse his aging. According to the aforementioned Fortune report, he takes daily body fat scans and routine MRIs, monitored by a team of 30 doctors. His team of doctors calls this plan the "Project Blueprint".

When asked about cardiovascular health, Bryan Johnson said:

"Cardiovascular health (for people are not familiar) you can go to the gym and build big biceps or whatever, but people are not familiar that nighttime erections are actually a meaningful health indicator."

It's not known whether these practices help reverse age or not. Bryan Johnson's way of tackling premature aging is controversial and is heavily debated online.

Indranil Biswas is a nutritionist and personal trainer with a diploma in dietetics and personal training with a specialization in sports nutrition and strength training.

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Content: Revealed, the hidden dangers of your beauty supplements: If you think you can't overdose on face cream or take too many vitamins and minerals, think again...

Think you can't overdose on face cream? Or the more vitamins and minerals you take the better?

Think again. As our beauty routines get more complicated, we need to be wary of inadvertently overdosing on ingredients, or mixing and matching products with potentially dangerous results.

'We're loading ourselves up with too many topical products and insane amounts of supplements,' says aesthetic expert Dr Mervyn Patterson at Woodford Medical.

He warns this can cause skin damage, interfere with medical tests, and possibly lead to serious health problems.

Read on to find out more...

  Be biotin aware

Biotin, or B7, is a very popular vitamin widely used in supplements for hair, skin and nails. It's water-soluble, which means it doesn't build up in the body and you don't need huge amounts. 'Biotin is only useful as a supplement if you have a deficiency,' says nutritionist Emma Bardwell, who warns excess use can come with dangers, including interfering with both thyroid and heart tests.

Last year, the British Generic Manufacturers Association wrote to healthcare professionals warning that biotin can affect thyroid function results, and patients should be asked about biotin or skin, nail and hair supplement use before testing.

Shockingly, biotin can also interfere with heart test results. In 2019, the FDA reminded that high doses of biotin can significantly interfere with tests used to measure troponin, a protein in heart muscle that's released into the bloodstream during a heart attack, with concerns about both false high or low results depending on the test.

'If you go to hospital with chest pain your troponin levels will be measured,' says Dr Oliver Guttmann, consultant cardiologist at the Wellington Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK. 'Biotin might be used to check these levels, so a biotin supplement can affect the measurement. The concern is falsely low/negative levels of troponin as heart attacks can be missed.'

Similarly, biotin is used to check the thyroid, so wrong measurements can occur. Dr Guttman says that falsely high and low measurements have been detected, depending on which tests have been used.

The NHS says that less than 0.9mg daily is unlikely to cause harm. But in the wild west of the supplement world, it's easy to buy tablets containing as much as 12mg. While packaging recommends consulting a doctor or pharmacist should you be on medication or have medical conditions, we're so conditioned to view supplements as safe, how many actually do so? Make sure you follow their advice.

Keep an eye on vitamin A

Hailed as a skincare wonder ingredient, retinol increases collagen production. But this April, the EU warned of overexposure and is implementing new legislation to limit retinol levels in products.

Experts warn overuse of retinol (applied as creams and serums) can irritate and thin skin

'The contribution of vitamin A from cosmetic products to the overall consumer exposure, although low, may be of concern for consumers with the highest exposure to vitamin A (5 per cent of the total population) from food and food supplements,' said the Scientific Committee For Consumer Safety.

'If you have too high a concentration in your system it can damage the liver and cause bone thinning. I wouldn't be worried about skin irritation so much as the systemic effect,' says Dr Patterson, although he warns overuse of retinol alone can irritate and thin skin.

The UK RDA for women is 600mcg (men is 700mcg), while the NHS website advises not to exceed 1500mcg via food and supplements. The Mayo Clinic warns more than 3,000mcg daily on a long-term basis can cause the problems already highlighted, as well as joint and bone pain, headaches, nausea and diarrhoea.

Vitamin A is often marketed as a beauty supplement which can be bought cheaply and easily in very high doses. In fact, it's feasible to take one, along with a general multivitamin (providing more than 100 per cent of your daily needs), eat a portion of spinach and carrots, then use a topical cream containing retinol - all adding up to almost 10,000mcg.

... and on too much Vitamin C

'The RDA for adults is 40mg daily, but this is the lowest level, to prevent things like scurvy,' says Bardwell. 'There's a trend for taking very high dose vitamin C for skin health and immunity. The upper limit is 2,000mg a day and even 1,000mg can cause stomach problems - nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal discomfort'.

It's easy to consume these levels, especially in powder form. 'High doses are unlikely to cause harm, but it could certainly cause discomfort when taken orally, and is likely to be very expensive as an IV.'

Don't mix and match

If you're a fan of the TikTok trend for layering on skincare products, beware, as cross-mixing ingredients can be harmful.

'The skin can only absorb so much and mixing products can be problematic,' says Dr Patterson. Retinol (or other forms of vitamin A) and vitamin C cream applied at the same time might cause irritation, as might vitamin C and AHAs, or retinol and salicylic acid, which can over-dry the skin.

Dr Patterson advises against using two products with the same actives and 'stick to five basics from the same range'.

Something's fishy...

Ideally, we ought to be eating our omega-3 in, for example, oily fish. On top of this, supplements, which are said to help combat dry and irritated skin and boost hair and nail health, should be used with caution by those on blood thinners, due to fears of increased risk of bleeding.

Omega-3 supplements should be used with caution by those on blood thinners

'Too high a dose of omega-3 can change the way in which it's used by the body, potentially making the warfarin [blood thinner] more potent,' says Dr Guttman.

The British Heart Foundation recommends that if you take omega-3 supplements you should aim for roughly 450 mg per day (and choose ones containing DHA and EPA omega-3s). It's known fish oil can thin blood; a study of 56 healthy adults taking 640mg a day for a month had decreased clotting.

Dr Guttman says: 'People react differently, but stay within recommended limits and inform your doctor about supplements.'

Other, less-known side effects from very high doses of fish oil may include heartburn and diarrhoea.

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Health Ministry warns against using dietary supplements without doctor supervision
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Millions of people take sports supplements and building hormones for the purpose of gaining more health benefits such as weight loss and muscle building.
But is taking these supplements and building hormones safe?
In fact, some supplements are harmful to health, and building hormones should not be used without consultation and medical necessity, according to the Ministry of Health.
The ministry warned against using supplements without a doctor ’ s supervision.
The account of "Health _ 937" in the site "Twitter": "In general should not take dietary supplements and vitamins without the evaluation and supervision of the attending physician so as to determine the extent of need and safety of use for the health condition."
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Structural Hormones (Steroids)
Hormones:
These are chemicals that are secreted by the endocrine glands or organs in the body to regulate and control body functions.
Structural Hormones (Steroid):
They are natural or artificial hormones that stimulate growth and construction and increase the size of muscle tissue, and vary in their vital functions according to their type.
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Anabolic steroids are taken in several different forms, including: tablets, creams, patches, needles, drops under the tongue.
Some use animal steroids, which often contain the same as human steroids but are not pure.
Damages of structural hormones:
Anabolic steroids cause several physical and psychological damage, in men:
- Reduces sperm count.
- The testicles are getting smaller.
- Breast augmentation.
- Leads to hair loss.
For women, it causes:
Change in voice.
- Genital augmentation.
- Increases body hair.
- Breasts are getting smaller.
-Raises blood pressure in men and women, increases acne, and negatively affects the heart, liver and kidneys.
The use of these hormones leads to increased aggression in the person, change of mood and the occurrence of depression.
The exchange of injections between people may also cause the transmission of diseases such as AIDS and viral hepatitis, and their acquisition without a prescription does not guarantee that their contents will not be cheated.

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Don't waste money on biotin or collagen supplements, dermatologists say: The better way to get 'beauty' nutrients

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Supplements that claim to improve appearance have grown in popularity in the past decade. From 2011 to 2020, the percentage of Americans who reported taking a hair, skin and nail vitamin in the past month rose from 2.5% to 4.9%.

But experts warn about side effects and dangers. Skin, hair and nail supplements often contain much more biotin than the human body needs, for example, a research paper published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology has found.

High doses of biotin "can alter test results that healthcare providers may order, like thyroid testing, cardiac testing [and] potentially even vitamin D testing," Dr. Rebecca Hartman, an assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School and one of the authors of the paper, tells CNBC Make It.

The daily recommended dose of biotin for adults is 0.03 milligrams. In some cases, supplements had 650 times that amount, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

High levels of biotin to that degree can potentially lead to false diagnoses of hyperthyroidism and affect doctors' abilities to detect heart attacks in patients, Hartman told TODAY in June.

Dr. Adam Friedman, chair of dermatology at the George Washington University, says these side effects can sometimes be deadly. "Someone died because a heart attack was missed [during testing]," Friedman explains, saying that the patient's troponin levels weren't showing any sign for concern. "They weren't elevated in this one individual who was taking a biotin supplement for hair growth."

Biotin, or vitamin B7, is commonly found in most foods and multivitamins, so people rarely need supplements, anyway, says Friedman. "If you were biotin deficient, you wouldn't be going to Walgreens to buy a bottle of biotin," he says. "You'd probably be in the hospital."

The natural way to get biotin and collagen: A balanced diet

Claims that suggest biotin is good for hair, skin and nail health are mostly anecdotal, Hartman says, adding, "Most Americans are getting the small amount needed already through their daily diet."

While preliminary data shows that collagen may make your skin healthier, Hartman says more research is required to solidify that claim.

Regardless, a well-rounded diet is the most natural and safest way to get "beauty" nutrients like biotin and collagen, the researchers agree.

Foods that are rich in biotin include:

  • Egg yolk
  • Beans
  • Nuts
  • Seeds

These foods help promote collagen production:

  • Meats
  • Bone broth
  • Gelatin
  • Dairy
  • Beans
  • Soy
  • Fruits, leafy greens, and root vegetables for vitamin C, zinc, and copper, which help produce collagen

Before taking any supplement, it's important to ask yourself these questions:

  1. Does it actually have the active ingredients it claims to have?
  2. What evidence supports using this particular amount of this particular product?
  3. Is this a trusted company to buy this specific product from?
  4. Has it been third-party tested, and does it contain any contaminants?
  5. Have I checked in with my doctor before taking it?

Collagen supplements, which are often touted as a skin health aid, can often be taken without undue concern — but when tested, many popular brands contained toxic heavy metals like lead and mercury, Hartman and other dermatologists note.

Taking collagen probably "won't hurt," Friedman adds, "but we have so little guidance on giving recommendations in respect to the right dose."

For him, this is the bottom line: "I tell my patients, please don't take [biotin]. To me, there's really no added benefit, only potential harm."

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To live longer (for herself and her family), to avoid cancer and heart disease, biohacking enthusiast (now in the past!) and lifestyle podcaster Teresa Skrobanek conducted an experiment and plunged into the world of a thousand and one supplements for longevity.
Whose infectious example was she inspired by?
What was the danger of taking her medicine for diabetes and vitamin B capsules (it is recommended for everyone to calm down!)?
After what biohacking did Teresa really feel better?
Let ’ s share her story.
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At the end of 2022, Teresa Skrobanek, a responsible mother and grandmother, decided to try to include “longevity ” supplements in her diet.
The general goal is to live as long as possible (for yourself and your family) and avoid breast cancer and heart disease, the risk of which is higher in women over fifty (and Teresa was 57 at the time).
Anti-age drugs were prescribed by a doctor, but, apparently, the specialist was free to relate to the ratio of anamnesis and goals of taking drugs.
In April 2023, Teresa discovered that the capsules in her medicine cabinet were metformin, which is usually prescribed to patients with type II diabetes.
Although the woman did not suffer from this disease, the doctor prescribed the drug due to the fact that the results of the studies were encouraging (but not guaranteed!) - it helps to fight aging
Teresa has also tried over-the-counter drugs, such as nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) supplements, which supposedly, but not proven, speed up metabolism and reduce signs of growing up.
According to the experimentalist, she followed the example of the brightest biohacker – IT billionaire Brian Johnson, who takes about two dozen supplements a day, uses at least 7 skin creams and annually spends $2 million on unusual procedures to restore youth (for example, bowel photos, blood transfusions, weekly acid peels and laser therapy).
20 supplements a day and no rejuvenation
The more and longer Teresa took the drugs, the more she doubted.
Feeling worse, and Skrobanek plunged headlong into the study of dietary supplements - the results were contradictory.
For example, studies have shown that the widely advertised low-age supplements of nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3) increase the risk of brain cancer.
And the unpleasant consequences of the use of metformin (remember, Teresa took the medicine for diabetes, not being a diabetic!) were headaches, drowsiness and anxiety.
“I started to have a headache.
I felt very tired, although the pills were supposed to give me strength, ” Skrobanek told The New York Post, with whom she shared her entire story.
How do I know that taking these substances will not harm my kidneys or liver and will not cause cancer in 5-10 years? ”
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Errors made by Teresa, which can not be made by biohackers novice
At TikTok, where the hashtag # BioHacking has garnered more than half a billion views, proponents of the biohacking movement boast of swallowing 70 to 150 different rejuvenating dietary supplements every day.
For example, to slow down the aging process, businessman Joe Cohen takes rapamycin, an FDA-approved drug that a 2014 study found could help increase life expectancy.
However, Cohen told The Post that he does not recommend a strict regime to his followers: mindlessly copying from and to the anti-age program of trendsetters is dangerous!
Instead, an experienced biohacker (Joe says he ’ s been studying this phenomenon for 20 years!) encourages newcomers to take blood tests first to determine the body ’ s biological needs and deficiencies, carefully examine the benefits and side effects of any supplements, and take only what seems right.
Cohen clarifies: “By understanding your physiology, you can take certain medications that will boost your energy, mood, and chances of avoiding age-related illnesses.
Preserving health is much more important than simply prolonging existence. ”
According to the businessman, his goal is to live as long and healthy a life as possible (and not necessarily up to 150 years)!
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If not biohacking, then what (spoiler: food)
New York City Nutrition nutritionist Diana Rodriguez agrees with Cohen.
But to start your way to longevity offers still not with tablets, but with a healthy diet: “It is recommended to use food as the first method of preventing dangerous diseases.
Fruits, vegetables, low-fat proteins, nuts and legumes, in which "tons" of vitamins and minerals, can be very useful. "
Increasing nutrient intake through organic whole foods is something Teresa Scrobanek started doing in June 2023, when she gave up the supplement diet once and for all.
And she never felt better:
“If a long life meant that I got it with terrible side effects due to taking supplements, then I would prefer a shorter, but better life, which is based on proper nutrition and training, ” concluded Teresa.
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Is there clinical evidence for benefits of short intermittent fasting methods?

Clinical evidence for fasting as long as seven days is not yet available.

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If you have had an eating disorder in the past, this does not mean that you need to give up interval fasting.
However, it is necessary to observe yourself and well-being, given the past experience.
During intermittent fasting, many tend to reduce calories at the same time.
This is not a necessary condition for fasting, but it can happen after a shorter time during which you eat food.
– noted Dana Ellis Gannes, MD.
She notes that people with a history of eating disorders may start using fasting as a way to return to calorie reduction.
Gannes suggests planning your diet in advance.
This will help make sure that you are getting enough calories even if you eat less time.
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Children should not practice intermittent hunger strike
Since studies on the effects of fasting on children are limited and show conflicting results, the specialist ’ s recommendation is that IS is not a successful method for children and adolescents.
Children and adolescents are in a period of rapid growth and therefore very specific needs for calories, which may not overlap due to fasting, are convinced nutritionists.
In addition, there is a high risk of problems for children as a result of fasting due to increased metabolic needs.
These problems may include fatigue, weakness, and irritability.
During pregnancy and breastfeeding
Getting all the necessary nutrients during pregnancy by observing intermittent fasting will be difficult.
The same goes for breastfeeding.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nursing mothers need 300 to 500 more calories per day to meet their nutritional needs.
Adding these calories to your regular needs is tricky, but it ’ s even harder to fit it all into a short time frame.
What if you are trying to get pregnant?
A study published in the Journal of Mid-Life Health found that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) experienced increased levels of luteinizing hormone, which plays a key role in ovulation due to fasting.
In the same study, it was noted that for those who do not have PCOS, fasting may be beneficial for fertility if it leads to a decrease in excess weight, as it can affect reproductive health in general.
Presence of chronic diseases
And another important nuance - if you are more than 65 years old, fasting is great for improving your health, but only if there is no history of chronic diseases.
"Older people often have difficulty getting nutrients and enough calories due to loss of smell and taste, digestive problems, and lack of hunger signals.
Hannes says.
Therefore, according to dietetics, another factor that can reduce nutrient intake is usually not a good idea.
Older people who do not eat enough, especially enough protein, have a higher risk of sarcoponia, that is, age-related loss of muscle mass.
It can lead to problems.
And of course, another factor that makes intermittent fasting impossible in old age is the need for medication.
After all, some types of antibiotics, aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, or diabetes medications need to be taken with meals to prevent stomach upset.
Poor health is also a reason to abandon the IG
If it seems to you that an interval hunger strike provokes you hunger, irritability, exhaustion or headache, it is better to abandon it.
If you ignore the body ’ s signals, you may experience side effects such as indigestion, lack of attention or concentration, dizziness, sleep problems, anxiety.
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The role of the healthcare team at the forefront
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Better results and greater patient satisfaction
While in the past the role of nurses and paramedics was limited to performing certain hospital services and providing medicines and basic care to the patient, it has shifted over time to become more complex and better results.
Even nursing specialties have varied around the world in line with the new concept of the role of the nurse and the social and family environment surrounding the patient.
Nursing programs enrolled in a Bachelor of Science to a higher level of clinical practice require the application of evidence-based research, critical thinking and scientific knowledge to healthcare delivery.
The medical assistant team also needs to gain a deeper knowledge of medical equipment and technology.
However, close humanitarian care remains the key.
The Semiriam and Pasteur Dictionary define care as feeling with others, showing interest in them, or being kind to them.
This care is an important part of nursing, and studies show that it is of great importance in the speed of recovery and patient satisfaction.
Patient care is not limited to the medical aspect of nursing. Patients may experience stress due to their physical or mental health condition, procedures, surgery or recovery.
Therefore, it is important for nurses to address the psychological needs of the patient as well as physical illnesses.
When nurses or medical staff show empathy, they foster a positive and helpful cooperative relationship with patients, which can help remove causes, symptoms, or explanations that lead to appropriate diagnosis and treatments.
Open communication and mutual respect between nurses and their patients can lead to many positive outcomes for patients, including shorter hospital stays, pain relief, reduced anxiety, and an optimistic outlook on early recovery.
Other good results, of course.
Targeted Behaviors and Implications
Before the nurse arrives at the hospital, nursing schools and healthcare institutions are developing and adopting a new approach to care based on human value and patient psychological care.
In collaboration with hospitals, they use the teaching of skills to be acquired for meaningful communication with patients.
The following are some of the ways nurses are required to achieve the desired recovery results, including: permanent smile and signs of satisfaction, the suggestion that everything is fine, greeting the patient in his name, sitting in a chair next to the patient when talking to him, listening attentively and without interruption, asking the patient what he needs and meeting the demands whenever possible, and always being reassured about the state of health and recovery.
There are specific elements of care that have been shown to be important through practice: commitment, conscience, competence, compassion and trust.
These five elements are useful for improving relationships between co-workers and patients, and increasing the nurse ’ s chances of career advancement.
Conscience and compassion, for example, are directly linked to providing the best possible care to patients in a responsible and ethical manner. Nurses should always be aware of how they want to treat their patients should the situation change for any reason.
According to Dr. Jan Watson, medical service is about building and maintaining a true caring relationship.
In addition, nurses should be present and supportive of the patient ’ s feelings without going beyond the boundaries of a close personal relationship.
The personal care relationship is characterized by the nurse ’ s ethical obligation to communicate with patients, while the care process is the time nurses find with patients to bring about health progress and personal satisfaction.
Rosemary Thwaite, director of education at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, USA, says there are good, empirical reasons to teach nursing students the importance of compassionate and courteous care theory.
This concept has therefore been introduced into the education and preparation programs of the nursing team.
We want to have the best level of professionalism and respect for any role the healthcare worker plays in providing quality and compassionate care.
Nurses need to overcome personal prejudices and prejudices and always be willing to make a conscious effort to treat patients humanely.
Patients should never put their dignity at risk. ”
Health Care in a New Concept
Experiments have proven that patient-centered care seeks to maximize safety, value, comfort and support.
These concepts have become essential pillars in building a new concept of health care and achieving proper recovery in a short time.
Listening to, informing and involving patients in their care gives unequivocal results.
Nursing schools offer patient-centered health care programs, providing care that respects individual preferences and responds to personal needs and values.
It considers that taking into account their pathological conditions, patients should be involved in all kinds of clinical decisions.
The rationale for making healthcare services so close to patients is that each patient is different and deserves to be met with their different needs and preferences respected.
This translates into healthcare providers customizing environments to make them comfortable for everyone.
For example, a patient may want to relax in a cold room, while another may prefer a warm one.
This care of the patient ’ s personality, dignity, respect and cultural values are an important element and an essential part of the decision-making process.
Healthcare institutions not only provide care, but also provide treatment, collaboration, and long-term relationships.
Therefore, patient-centered healthcare programs not only provide quality and consistency of in-patient care, but also focus on educating patients to take care of themselves after discharge.
To provide this service, there are procedures and policies that must be adopted by health care providers before the patient is discharged. It is the nurse ’ s role to share understandable advice and valuable information regarding restrictions, dietary needs, medications and physical warning signs.
A patient-centered environment should ensure that all members of the care team are constantly aware of the patient ’ s condition, care plan, and problems.
This requires that patients are always informed and involved during the decision-making process, without going beyond the issue of reporting and discussing some special cases of patients that require not discussing the patient ’ s health status but family members.
This is not outside the framework of the theory of the importance of the environment accompanying the patient because the family has a prominent role in the process of speeding up the recovery process.
Patients ’ families and friends are an essential part of the care team because they promote the patient ’ s healing process.
Family and friends can support patients emotionally, physically and psychologically.
They can also help them understand doctors ’ instructions and ask valid questions after care.
Some hospitals require patients to bring family members to participate in the healthcare experience with them.
Because many patients when they are in a state of fear, pain, and discomfort, often fail to hear or process the right information.
When it comes to encouraging friends and family to participate in the patient-centered care process, hospitals need to provide accommodation, involve them in decision-making and recognize family members as caregivers.
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It’s called “biohacking” and comes from Silicon Valley.

A relatively new word that comes from the union of “biology” and “hacker” and indicates the attempt to positively influence the functioning of the organism, by hacking, ie trying to “force”, one’s genetic heritage. A strategy to live better and longer launched years ago by Californian top managers and which then spread throughout the world. How to upgrade the “operating system” of the human body? No manipulation, here we are talking about “reprogramming” and new lifestyles. “Our genetic heritage has enormous unexpressed potential that can be activated,” he explains Fabio Piccinidoctor and psychoanalyst, researcher of Food Sciences of theMarche Polytechnic University, author of the book “Biohacking Techniques: how to optimize metabolism to increase health and longevity”. “Biohacking aims to activate epigenetic modifications by awakening dormant genes to enhance the body’s resources.” While genetics studies the structure of DNA, epigenetics the way genes express themselves, i.e. how much they are turned on or off. “We’re talking about a set of strategies that aim to strengthen the body from a physical and mental point of view, first of all through nutrition, sleep quality, physical activity, cognitive stimulation”. One of the pillars of biohacking and the intermittent fasting, Piccini adds, which plans to concentrate the diet in a precise time span of the day (to be followed always under medical supervision). «But it is equally important to take care of sleep, we know very well that sleep debt accelerates aging and that 30-40 percent of people sleep too little. Just as it is essential to check thehydration. Physical training must also be intermittent, with recovery periods in place to allow the muscle layers to rebuild. And then, you have to keep learning something at any age, another pillar of biohacking: studying music or a new language, for example, to counteract cognitive degeneration”.

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Sandra Milo is one of the supporters of this well-being and longevity strategy. «I’m lucky, at 90 I’m in full health and I still have a great desire to enjoy life. I don’t know if it’s a matter of genetics, nor do I think there is a “magic formula” of longevity, but I have certainly always been careful to lead a healthy life. There is nothing more beautiful than reaching old age with a smile and in full autonomy », says the actress who baptized the first Biohacking Suite in Rome. “Our mission is not so much to lengthen life but to improve its quality by lowering the rate of morbidity,” explains Dr. Claudio Urbani, specialist in regenerative medicine, neuroscience and stress therapy, head of the longevity center Umb. «Biohacking aims to modify dormant functional responses from non-use, from muscular or cardiovascular function to flexibility. It is about regaining possession of the body and the mind-body axis, starting with stress management». Diagnosing your own state of “aging” involves a series of tests. «The measurement of oxidative stress which measures the quantity of free radicals and indicates any inflammatory states, plethysmography to evaluate the functionality of the microcirculation of the legs, impedancemetry to study body composition, fat and lean mass, nutritional status and hydration level. And only after the check is a tailor-made program created for each person. Among the suggested therapies, there is also that of the cold which stimulates the metabolism and reduces inflammation ».

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Intermittent fasting is a biohacking strategy that should be done under medical supervision, and physical training must be intermittent with recovery periods.

Cognitive stimulation is also essential to counteract cognitive degeneration, and medical supervision is necessary for intermittent fasting.

Biohacking aims to improve life quality by lowering morbidity rate, and diagnosing aging involves tests like oxidative stress measurement.

Tailor-made programs are created after checking individual health status, and medical professionals are necessary for safe implantations and biohacking practices.

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Content: Biohacking is a controversial practice, but Lepht Anonym accepts its risks. More than once he has ended up in the ER, leaving doctors perplexed by inserting chips and even boxes with connectors into his body.

Centuries ago, when a doctor wanted to try a new vaccine or a new drug that he had created … he tested it on himself. Many died while developing new medicines.

Some biohackers they see themselves as those pioneering doctors of the Middle Ages: they test on their own body biotechnologies that aspire to improve the human being, cure diseases, and evolve the human condition, to achieve the desired happiness. And some have also died trying.

The biohacking, also known by the name of DIY biology or DIYbio, has as purpose improve our human condition making nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and technological implants available to everyone. You have more information on this card:

From its origins, Humanity pursues immortality and eternal youth. Biohacking seeks to improve our human condition with cybernetic implants. We explain who biohackers are, and why chips are installed inside the body.

Biohackers implant chips, sensors, machines and other mechanisms with the aim of overcoming physical and intellectual limits.

There is an ethical branch o legal of biohacking that only experiments with implants that do not pose a health hazard, for example chips under the skin.

But another trend is committed to not setting limits, even at the cost of putting your health at risk. Its objective is to defeat all diseases, aging and even death, with the help of technology. Then we will stop being human to become transhumans.

A first step towards posthumanism, where Humanity could dispense with its own body and live eternally as data in a neurological network.

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Within these biohackers, grinders they are the most extreme version. It is the case of Lepht Anonym, a British biohacker that, as he tells us Business Insider, more than 50 chips, antennas and other devices have been implanted in the body.

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As only professionals can use anesthesia, all Lepht Anonym implants have been inserted into your body by volunteers, to live. Your goal is “improve our quality of life through technology“.

Lepth explains on his blog that inserts its own chips because “there is no other easy way to do it. I will not wait for someone with a research laboratory to endorse this search.“.

The first chip that this biohacker was implanted under the skin, it allowed pay in stores simply by touching the card reader.

It was also implanted some magnets under the fingers, which detected external sensors to feel the distance between hands and objects. This could help blind people to move without hitting obstacles.

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His latest experiment, last year, has been his most troublesome. A box several centimeters long, with antennas, USB storage and connectors, was inserted under the arm. All went well until he hit his arm in a taxi, and began to swell. He had to go to the emergency room:

There the doctors told me that I was fatal, that they did not understand why I had put a box in my arm“.

In the end, he gave up: “They kept insisting that I take it off. I let them do it because they discovered that a hole had opened in one corner of the device and a large amount of a viscous substance was coming out“.

After that incident, Lepht Anonym has not updated his blog again.

The biohacking it is a practice that is just beginning. But without a doubt, it will go further. There are already medical biohackers, and the goal is to incorporate this branch of technology into medicine.

Put it in the hands of experts, because people’s health is at stake.

Biohacking can involve inserting chips and devices under the skin, and medical supervision is crucial for safe biohacking practices.

Healthcare professionals should advise individuals to consult a doctor before taking dietary supplements for safety, as thoughtless supplement intake can harm health.

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Biotechnologist Makayeva urged to consult a doctor before taking dietary supplements
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Dietary supplements should be taken only after discussion with a doctor, and having passed all the necessary tests.
This was told by the head of the Council for the development of the health system of the coordinating Council of the non-state security sector Albina Makayeva.
She explained that dietary supplements contain various useful substances and trace elements necessary for the daily work of the body.
However, their number for each person is individual.
Therefore, thoughtless intake of supplements can harm health instead of supporting it.
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“The processes inside each organism are unique and before using a particular dietary supplement, it is necessary to pass tests, undergo an examination, seek advice from a therapist to identify what is currently lacking in the body, ” the expert advised.
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Dietary supplements should be taken under medical supervision, as vitamins and minerals may cause health damage without supervision.

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Jamal Shaaban advises that dietary supplements should be taken under medical supervision
Dr. Jamal Shaaban, Consultant Cardiologist and former Chairman of the Heart Institute, published a publication on the randomness of supplements, the chaos of vitamins and the madness of steroids.
Shaaban stressed that there is a study warned against taking vitamins, minerals and other dietary supplements, without medical supervision, stressing that they do not benefit the heart, and in some cases may cause health damage.
According to the study prepared by the University of West Virginia in the United States and published in the Journal of the Annals of Internal Medicine,
Dietary supplements that combine calcium and vitamin D
However, there was no evidence that calcium or vitamin D taken alone did not have any health risks or benefits.
Although there is some evidence that some interventions have an impact on mortality and cardiovascular health,
The vast majority of vitamins, minerals and various types of supplements have had no discernible effect on survival or reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, "but medical supervision is imperative.
The study stressed that people should focus on getting nutrients from a heart-healthy diet.
Because the information available
It is increasingly showing that the majority of healthy adults do not need to take supplements.
which may lead to kidney failure, blood ion disorder, dehydration, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders, osteoporosis, and sometimes electrical dysfunction and cardiac or cerebral arrest
If potassium and magnesium salts drop sharply.
As for hormones, steroids and diuretics
Stimulants and energy drinks can actually be deadly and destroy your kidneys and raise your pressure in the throes of sudden cardiac death.

Medical supervision is necessary for supplement use, and heart-healthy diet is recommended over supplements.

Supplements can lead to kidney failure and other health issues, and hormones and steroids can be deadly and cause cardiac arrest.

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Energy drinks can destroy kidneys and raise blood pressure, and supplements can cause electrical dysfunction and cardiac arrest.

Personalized nutritional supplements are tailored to individual needs, and professionals provide more accurate supplements than public selections.

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As people ’ s awareness of health and nutrition continues to grow, personalized nutritional supplements are becoming a popular choice.
Some professional personalized services provided by pharmacists or dietitians will first conduct a complete health review of the guest before recommending the most suitable nutritional supplements.
This article will cover the pros and cons of professional personalized nutritional supplements.
First of all, different people need different supplements at different ages, health conditions, living habits, and so on.
Personalized nutritional supplements are tailored to an individual ’ s nutritional needs and health conditions, providing more accurate and complete nutritional supplements that help meet an individual ’ s health needs.
In addition, the services provided by professionals are more appropriate than the nutritional products selected by the public through advertisements or their own feelings, ensuring that supplements are more effective.
Secondly, due to the personalized formulation of nutritional supplements, the proportion of its ingredients is formulated according to the needs of the body, which is more easily absorbed and utilized by the body, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of nutrients and avoiding over-absorption of unwanted nutritional supplements.
However, since the personalized formulation of nutritional supplements requires expertise, their price is relatively high.
At the same time, the quality of personalized services provided by different companies can vary greatly. Personalized nutritional supplements need to be combined with personal health conditions and lifestyle habits, and require guidance from professionals.
Therefore, before using nutritional supplements, it is recommended to consult a pharmacist or doctor and choose and use according to the actual needs of the individual.
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Guidance from professionals is necessary for supplement use, and pharmacists or doctors should be consulted before use.

Individual health conditions and lifestyle habits are considered when recommending supplements, and nutritional supplements improve nutrient utilization efficiency.

Over-absorption of unwanted supplements is avoided with professional recommendations, and supplements are more effective with professional recommendations.

The Health Ministry warns against using dietary supplements without doctor supervision, and some supplements are harmful to health without medical necessity.

Dietary supplements should not be taken without physician evaluation, and structural hormones should not be used without consultation and medical necessity.

Anabolic steroids can cause physical and psychological damage in men and women, and using structural hormones can increase aggression and lead to depression.

Sharing injections can transmit diseases like AIDS and viral hepatitis, and acquiring hormones without prescription may contain cheated contents.

Using supplements without medical supervision may be harmful, and dietary supplements require medical understanding to be effective.

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Ayman al-Sarki: Using supplements without medical supervision may be more harmful than beneficial
Captain Ayman al-Sarki, fitness trainer, said that the supplements used by young people during the past period and the current period are divided into two types, dietary supplement, stimulant and hormone.
Captain Ayman al-Sarki added, during a phone intervention on the truth program, broadcast via satellite “extra news ”, provided by the media Aya Abdulrahman, that there are some supplements in the manufacture of artificial hormones, which in turn affect the natural hormones of the body, and therefore we do not recommend that anyone use them.
He pointed out that there are hormones that are from the extract of proteins consisting of milk or eggs, or any animal protein, and the goal of easy absorption within the body, and therefore contribute to the process of muscle formation or the process of recovery after training paragraphs, or in the case of supplementing the equation of the diet.
He pointed out that dietary supplements will not bear fruit only through some conditions, the first condition is the use of a person who understands the subject such as a doctor or specialist, meaning that the availability of dietary supplement in the market and that it is safe, that it has nothing to do with hormones in the body and is used, it is likely to be inappropriate for me, pointing out that the use of dietary supplements without medical supervision may be more harmful than beneficial.

Artificial hormone supplements affect natural body hormones, and protein-based supplements aid muscle formation and recovery.

Medical supervision is necessary for safe supplement use, and dietary supplements are ineffective without proper conditions.

Safe supplements have no negative impact on body hormones, and inappropriate supplement use can be more harmful than beneficial.

Biohacking can be dangerous without medical supervision, and taking vitamins "just in case" can cause harm.

Metformin can have side effects like headaches and anxiety, and nicotinamide riboside supplements may increase brain cancer risk.

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Blood tests can determine biological needs and deficiencies, and a healthy diet is recommended for preventing diseases.

Fruits and vegetables can provide essential vitamins and minerals, and medical consultation is required before taking supplements.

Biohacking enthusiasts should carefully examine benefits and side effects, and proper nutrition and training can lead to a better life.

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