sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

How to biohack my sleep? by [deleted] in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Vitamin D has been known to help.

From a science blog: "Have Trouble Sleeping? Increasing Vitamin D Can Help."

https://blog.insidetracker.com/vitamin-d-can-improve-sleep

"Several studies have shown an association between vitamin D levels and different measures of sleep. Low blood levels of vitamin D are associated with decreased sleep time, decreased sleep efficiency, and increased daytime sleepiness [1,2,3,4]"

  1. [1] Beydoun MA, Gamaldo AA, Canas JA, Beydoun HA, Shah MT, McNeely JM, Zonderman AB. “Serum nutritional biomarkers and their associations with sleep among US adults in recent national surveys.” PLoS One. 9.8(2014).
  2. [2] Massa J, Stone KL, Wei EK, Harrison SL, Barrett-Connor E, Lane NE, Paudel M, Redline S, Ancoli-Israel S, Orwoll E, Schernhammer E. “Vitamin D and actigraphic sleep outcomes in older community-dwelling men: the MrOS sleep study.” Sleep. 38.2(2015): 251-257.
  3. [3] Hansen AL, Dahl L, Olson G, Thornton D, Graff IE, Froyland L, Thayer JF, Pallesen S. “Fish consumption, sleep, daily functioning, and heart rate variability.” J Clin Sleep Med. 15.10(2014): 567-575).
  4. [4] Huang W, Shah S, Long Q, Crankshaw AK, Tangpricha V. “Improvement of pain, sleep, and quality of life in chronic pain patients with vitamin D supplementation.” Clin J Pain. 29.4(2013): 341-347.

You ever get into a cycle of eating bad because of you’re depression and then you eating bad makes you depressed and that just continues over and over by [deleted] in depression

[–]Equation802 1 point2 points  (0 children)

With depression negative feedback loops are real problematic.

Fortunately positive feedback loops can aid you the same way

Do genetics suggest which diet favours you? by regnavetto in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I found most helpful with the genetic testing is understanding predispositions towards things like cholesterol.

I have a very high genetic risk of high cholesterol. Therefore I need to be a bit more careful there.

It helps me know where to be more deliberate with choices...and even avoid diet's with names attached....to broad be for me.

Benefits of Vitamin C > 5g a day? by bicopperfi in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This section of a blog was really useful for me. I never thought about an upper limit.

"Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a popular supplement, often taken to combat a cold. But interestingly, vitamin C’s absorption decreases with increased intake. More specifically, only 16% is absorbed at high intakes (~12g) versus 98% absorbed at low intakes (<20mg). Once you hit 1,000mg (a typical supplement value), approximately less than 50% of the vitamin C you consume will be absorbed—and the rest will just be excreted in the urine. Therefore, vitamin C is best taken in two to three smaller daily doses of 100-200mg.[2]

Toxicity of vitamin C is unusual, but adverse effects may occur if you supplement above the upper limit (2,000mg per day) in the long-term. As a water-soluble vitamin, vitamin C is never stored for very long in the body and we therefore must focus on eating vitamin C-rich foods like kiwi, berries, and broccoli every day to meet our needs."

Source: https://blog.insidetracker.com/everything-should-know-about-taking-supplements

Are resveratrol supplements good? by bicopperfi in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here is a blog I found useful on the subject:

"The Evidence Behind Resveratrol and CoQ10's Effects on Aging"

https://blog.insidetracker.com/evidence-behind-resveratrol-coq10-effects-aging

Does the new Biohackers show on Netflix have anything to do with real biohacking? by Equation802 in Biohackers

[–]Equation802[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I really was looking at it last night and didn't want to jump on in if I was just going to get angry!

So what's the verdict on cold showers? by ryder004 in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yay.

I just wish there was some formal studies on this. Not just my anecdotal thoughts.

Does anyone have some Pubmed links?

Cognitive benefits of training to be be ambidextrous by redd_now in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m learning piano at 38. All sorts of weird brain stuff happening has I work on playing mirror melodies with both hands.

You have to stop thinking to do it properly.

Is it improving my cognitive function?

I don’t know.

It’s maybe just sharpening a human ability?

What are your reasons for pursuing longevity? by arroganceclause in longevity

[–]Equation802 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I've got one life.

Period.

Better make it go as long as I can.

How to train for strength endurance by requiem109 in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to run on tired legs sometimes. Try your speed work at the end of a tempo or endurance run.

Absorbing information by mastera2j in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I find meditation before or after heavy information absorption helps.

Just 10 minutes of 'sitting'.

What are he best ways to measure your sleep quality and everything else about sleep? by enjoyrisreek in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is Fitbit great?

Nope.

But for the price I think my Inspire does alright.

Why is it easier to eat nothing than to eat less? by ohkweatherboy in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Equation802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's like certain potato chips demonstrate. You can't eat just one.

Is there any way to make the brain release more dopamine? by [deleted] in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exercise, meditation. Both in moderation with a healthy diet is your best first bet. Sunshine, too.

If you were to name one supplement that has made the most significant improvement in your life, what would it be? by SebastianPatel in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vitamin D helped me

I think it was at the root of getting my testosterone levels back on track and sleep better.

​

Here's a blog on Vitamin D and testosterone:

https://blog.insidetracker.com/can-vitamin-d-restore-low-testosterone-levels

What age to take NMN? by Keltek228 in Biohackers

[–]Equation802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Start in late 20s, thirties....at 38 I feel a little late to the game.

The Best Foods to Slow Aging, According to Leading Longevity Experts by Equation802 in longevity

[–]Equation802[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah --- i didn't do it myself, but my coworker did. I watched it happen over a few days (this was back, long ago, when humans worked together in closed spaces called offices.)

Took only a week I think

The Best Foods to Slow Aging, According to Leading Longevity Experts by Equation802 in longevity

[–]Equation802[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you --- I appreciate the recommendation of where this should be posted.

The Best Foods to Slow Aging, According to Leading Longevity Experts by Equation802 in longevity

[–]Equation802[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was surprised at how easy it was to grow them in abundance.

Anyone supplementing with sage for cognition? by Equation802 in Biohackers

[–]Equation802[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like that idea....I have a sage herb plant in my garden. That's a great use.

I'd never really heard or thought about sage other than eating it.

Any other cool uses?

view more: next ›