What is biohacking ?

Biohacking, also known as do-it-yourself (DIY) biology, is currently a global movement. Are you one of those confused about the pros and cons of this trend? Aveo is here to help you take a stand. While biohacking might sound like something out of a science fiction novel, it’s name sums up a radical new approach to health and wellness. Biohacking as a science looks at the ways that we can become more youthful. Rather than just keeping our bodies and minds ‘ticking over’, biohacking seeks to change our chemistry and physiology at cellular level, so that we can be the fittest and mentally agile version of ourselves we can be. This can be achieved through diet and lifestyle habits or by taking supplements to result in a kind of turbo-charged ‘2.0’ version of ourselves. (Not to mention looking and feeling more energized and younger than ever before.). The fact that you are including Rejuvenated supplements in your daily regime means that you have already embraced this concept. Read on to find out how you can update your system and reap the benefits

Boost your energy levels

With age comes lower energy levels. The main cause of this is the reduction of certain cellular molecule. This molecule, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is in every cell in our body and is vital for cellular energy. Recently the only way to revitalize the molecule  was by adhering to a very strict regime of a restrictive low-calorie diet and intense exercise. Rejuvenated have created, Regenerate NAD+ a supplement to not only boost levels of NAD+ but also provide other plant molecules to boost cellular proteins that work to protect the cell and promote healthy DNA. 

Upgrade Your Mental State

Our mind works a bit like a computer; if you input it with positive information this will dictate your thoughts and general monotone way of doing this is keeping a gratitude journal; when you first wake up, jot down everything you’re grateful for. This can help frame your day in a positive light and help you focus on all the good things in your life. Another way is getting out in nature on a regular basis, noting down everything you can see and hear, and any scents of plants and flowers nearby.

Try these mental health and brain boosting Apps:

Brain Labs - Brain Lab is a new app by Cambridge Brain Sciences that lets users keep track of their brain health. Users can complete daily cognitive tests, and find out how lifestyle factors such as lack of sleep or stress affect their score.

Lumosity - This App has adapted cognitive ability tests into a series of games to help you train your brain in a variety of skills.

Calm - Possibly one of the best known meditation Apps. Calm can help you to meditate, sleep, relax and so much more.

Happify - Whether you’re stressed, anxious or depressed, Happify gives you tools to take care of your emotional wellbeing.

Re-Programmer Your Gut

Biohacking your diet goes beyond just cutting out junk food and counting calories. A typical western diet doesn’t provide a diverse range of foods for optimum health.  Certain supplements like our Immune Complex contain a blend of probiotics and prebiotics that work to ‘feed’ the good bacteria in the gut, which has a knock on effect on our energy and immune system. Others, such as our  Re-set capsules work to enhance our metabolism and maintain normal blood sugar levels to curb hunger pangs and ensure we burn fat at a healthy rate.

Re-Boot Your Sleep Patterns

While sleep may seem like an after-thought for many of us, it’s actually a crucial time for the body and mind to repair and recalibrate itself. It's also when our cells metabolism ‘toxins’ so they can function at their best – this includes our skin cells, so our complexion stays healthy and youthful.. Recent studies reveal that a poor night’s sleep can lead to an increase in amyloid-beta (Aβ), a molecule associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This supports the science for the connection between poor sleep and Alzheimer’s disease.

Ensuring you get enough sleep will help to protect your heart, brain, and support healthy weight management.