You might have heard the term ‘biohacking ’ bandied around in the wellbeing sphere, but it can be hard to understand what it actually means. In simple terms, it’s making incremental lifestyle changes that add up to significant benefits to body and mind – ‘optimising ’ how well you function, so you ‘become your best self ’.
People turn to it for specific issues, such as improving sleep or focus, or gaining control over their menstrual cycle, for example. It can include anything from taking certain micronutrients to having freezing showers. The list is long. It’s especially popular with high-powered types: Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey extols the benefits of ‘salt juice’ (Himalayan salt with lemon and water), while US entrepreneur Dave Asprey started the trend for bulletproof coffee (containing MCT oil and butter).