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Nicotine's New Brand: Productivity Boost or Health Gamble?
health7 days ago

Nicotine's New Brand: Productivity Boost or Health Gamble?

A wellness and productivity trend around nicotine is surging among biohackers and startups, with products like nicotine pouches marketed as cognitive enhancers and performance tools. While some research suggests potential benefits for certain cognitive impairments, experts say benefits for healthy individuals are likely marginal and addiction risk remains. The FDA has authorized only a couple of nicotine products so far and is taking enforcement action against unapproved items, creating regulatory risk for many brands. The trend raises concerns about nonsmokers and youths starting nicotine, as influencers frame the substance in edgy, health-boosting terms while legacy tobacco companies push similar messaging through branding.

via statnews.com|
#addiction-risk#biohacking#fda-regulation
Chasing eternal life: when longevity obsession harms mental health
health19 days ago

Chasing eternal life: when longevity obsession harms mental health

A growing number of people are driven by fear of death and a fixation on extending life, leading to extreme dieting, obsessive biomarker tracking, costly biohacking, and social withdrawal. Clinicians say longevity fixation syndrome mirrors orthorexia and is rising, particularly among the wealthy; treatment focuses on addressing death anxiety and helping individuals reconnect with their bodies rather than data.

via The Guardian|
#aging#biohacking#health
Huberman’s TRT Reveal Triggers Fan Backlash Over Credibility
health26 days ago

Huberman’s TRT Reveal Triggers Fan Backlash Over Credibility

Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman disclosed he has been on low-dose testosterone replacement therapy (about 125 mg per week) since age 45, a revelation that clashes with his science-backed, supplement-promotion persona and has sparked fan backlash accusing him of misleading followers. Some fans aren’t surprised given past hints, while others see it as hypocrisy amid his broader health lab-style branding and recent CBS News contributor role.

via Futurism|
#biohacking#controversy#health
Penile health as longevity beacon, experts weigh in
health1 month ago

Penile health as longevity beacon, experts weigh in

Biohacker Bryan Johnson treats penile health as a biomarker for aging—using Cialis, penile Botox, and low‑intensity shockwave therapy to improve erections—while experts caution that penile health reflects overall vascular and hormonal health, with nocturnal erections and erectile function serving as meaningful longevity indicators; some aggressive biohacking methods (like stem cell injections) are unproven, and core longevity advice remains focused on diet, exercise, and metabolic health.

via New York Post|
#biohacking#cardiovascular-disease#erectile-dysfunction
Unveiling the Truth Behind Methylene Blue's Wellness Claims
health2 months ago

Unveiling the Truth Behind Methylene Blue's Wellness Claims

Methylene blue, a dye with medical uses since the 1870s, is being promoted online for its supposed wellness benefits, such as improved mitochondrial function and cognitive enhancement. However, scientific evidence in humans is limited and preliminary, and the supplement poses significant risks including serotonin toxicity and unknown quality control. Experts warn against self-medicating with over-the-counter methylene blue without medical guidance, emphasizing the need for caution and professional consultation.

via NPR|
#biohacking#health#methylene-blue
Women Embrace Testosterone for Libido and Youth: Separating Fact from Fiction
health-and-wellness4 months ago

Women Embrace Testosterone for Libido and Youth: Separating Fact from Fiction

Women are increasingly using low-dose testosterone to improve energy, mood, and libido, challenging traditional gender norms and medical practices, and sparking a hormonal revolution that emphasizes self-empowerment and biohacking, though medical caution remains due to potential side effects and limited long-term research.

via Times of India|
#biohacking#health-and-wellness#hormone-therapy
Exploring the MAHA Man Mindset: Fitness, Diet, and Biohacking
health-and-wellness4 months ago

Exploring the MAHA Man Mindset: Fitness, Diet, and Biohacking

The article explores the MAHA movement among men, emphasizing self-care, physicality, and a return to traditional masculinity, while highlighting the movement's blend of nostalgia, skepticism of modern medicine, and interest in biohacking and technology. It discusses how MAHA appeals to men's desire for control and physical strength, and the potential risks and benefits of their health practices.

via Yahoo|
#autonomy#biohacking#health-and-wellness
health8 months ago

Doctors Warn About Celebrities Using 'Limitless Pill' and the Popularity of Methylene Blue

Experts warn against the use of methylene blue, a synthetic dye used medically for blood disorders and aquatic treatments, which has gained popularity among celebrities and influencers as a 'brain fuel' or 'miracle drug' for mental clarity and longevity, despite limited scientific evidence and potential serious health risks such as seizures and serotonin syndrome.

via LADbible|
#biohacking#celebrities#health
Taurine's Role in Aging: Unreliable Biomarker and Myth Debunked
health8 months ago

Taurine's Role in Aging: Unreliable Biomarker and Myth Debunked

A recent study challenges the belief that taurine levels decline with age and that supplementing it can promote longevity. The research shows taurine levels remain stable or increase with age, making it an unreliable biomarker for aging, and high doses may cause side effects. This questions the efficacy of taurine as an anti-aging supplement popular among biohackers like Bryan Johnson.

via Daily Mail|
#aging#biohacking#health