What Is Biohacking?
Your Beginner’s Guide to Better Energy, Focus, and Longevity
Biohacking is the science (and art) of optimising your body and mind using nutrition, lifestyle tweaks, and cutting-edge supplements. Think of it as DIY biology making small, intentional changes that can dramatically improve how you feel, think, move, and age.
And no, you don’t need to sleep in a cryo chamber or track your blood glucose 24/7 to get started.
In fact, the best biohacks are surprisingly simple rooted in ancient wisdom, powered by modern science, and often free. This blog is here to show you how to start one tweak, one habit, and one upgrade at a time.
🧠 So… What Exactly Is Biohacking?
The term “Biohacking” might sound like something out of a sci-fi film. A rogue scientist injecting stem cells while hooked up to AI, but the reality is far more accessible (and far less dramatic).
At its core, biohacking is simply about understanding your biology and then working with it.
That means asking questions like:
- Why do I feel groggy every afternoon?
- What habits are draining my energy or messing with my mood?
- Could this supplement or habit help me age better or feel sharper?
Some biohackers go deep, using wearables, fasting protocols, red light therapy, and stacks of supplements. But the truth is, you don’t need a lab coat or a NASA budget to get results.
A little curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and a few good daily habits are all you need to get started.
🧬 A little tweak here, a nudge over there,
And soon you feel light as the morning air.
Your energy climbs, your focus holds fast,
With small daily choices that truly will last.
🥦 The 3 Pillars of Biohacking
While biohacking can span dozens of categories, it’s helpful to break it down into three simple areas:
1. Nutrition & Supplements
What you put in your body and what you don’t matters. Massively. Biohackers focus on food quality, timing, and smart supplementation. Whether it’s intermittent fasting, cutting sugar, or adding mitochondrial-boosting compounds like NMN or CoQ10, nutrition is often the foundation.
Things I’ve personally found value in:
- Fasting until midday a few times a week for clarity and less brain fog
- Eliminating seed oils to reduce inflammation
- Daily targeted supplements like NMN, Lion’s Mane, or Magnesium Glycinate (which we crafted for My Dailys)
The aim isn’t perfection, it’s intentionality.
🍋 There once was a man from Kent,
Who drank lemon water wherever he went.
His gut said “cheers!”, his brain gave a cheer,
And his skin looked clearer by the end of the year.
2. Lifestyle & Environment Tweaks
Some of the most powerful upgrades don’t come in a pill, but in how you live.
Simple daily tweaks like:
- Morning sunlight (boosts healthy cortisol & improves sleep/wake cycles)
- Cold showers or plunges (builds dopamine and resilience)
- Blue light blocking at night (preserves melatonin production)
Even your posture, breathing, and air quality affect how you feel.
Want to go deeper? Try sauna use, grounding (barefoot on the earth), or circadian-aligned lighting. But it all starts with the basics: light, air, movement, and stillness.
🌞 To rise with the sun is an olden day hack,
That modern day biohackers all bring back.
Light on your face, feet on the ground,
Your inner clock says “let’s go another round!”
3. Mindset & Mental Clarity
You could be eating all the superfoods in the world, but if your stress is sky-high and you never unplug… you’re biohacking in reverse.
Mental wellness is often overlooked, yet it’s one of the most powerful areas to start.
My go-to mind hacks:
- Breathwork (box breathing, Wim Hof method)
- Daily mindfulness or meditation (even 5 minutes counts)
- Gratitude journaling or positive reframing
🧘♂️ A hack for the mind, just pause and breathe,
Let thoughts like clouds drift and leave.
No app required, no tech, no fuss.
Just a quiet few moments between you and… well, you.
🔬 Popular Biohacks You Can Try Today
Here are some of the easiest and most effective biohacks to start with — no tech, no guru, no overwhelm. Just small changes with big returns:
| Biohack | What It Does | How to Start |
|---|---|---|
| Morning sunlight | Resets your body clock, boosts mood, improves sleep | Step outside for 10–15 mins within an hour of waking |
| Intermittent fasting | Supports metabolism, mental clarity, and longevity | Try 12:12 or 16:8 fasting a few days per week |
| Lion’s Mane | Nootropic mushroom for memory, focus, and brain repair | Take 500–1000mg daily with your morning routine |
| Magnesium Glycinate | Supports sleep, stress reduction, muscle recovery | Take in the evening to wind down |
| Cold showers | Boosts resilience, dopamine, and circulation | End your shower cold for 30–60 seconds |
| Gratitude journaling | Improves mood, reduces anxiety | Write down 3 things you're grateful for every evening |
| NMN | Boosts NAD+ for energy, healthy ageing, and DNA repair | Take 250–500mg in the morning on an empty stomach |
🧬 There once was a cell feeling tired and blue,
Till NMN came in, then it flew.
With NAD rising, the energy soared,
And ageing? Slowed down, or so it was scored.
👀 The Biohacker’s Mindset: Test, Don’t Obsess
One of the most important lessons? Biohacking is a journey — not a checklist.
Trying to “hack” everything at once can actually create more stress… which defeats the purpose.
Instead, be a curious experimenter:
- Try something new for a week or two
- Observe how you feel
- Keep what works, drop what doesn’t
🔍 One tweak at a time, just see how you feel,
It’s not about rules, it’s about what’s real.
Don’t chase perfection or some guru’s plan,
Just figure out what works for you — that’s the plan.
🚀 Final Thoughts: Your Biology, Upgraded
Biohacking isn’t about becoming superhuman.
It’s about becoming more you the energised, focused, calm, clear version of yourself that’s often buried under stress, sugar crashes, and screen time.
So whether you start with a supplement, a morning walk, or a breathwork session just know that every small upgrade is a win.
And if you ever need a little help along the way? That’s exactly why we created My Dailys, to give people like you clean, science-backed, no-filler tools to feel better every day.
🧬 Here’s to the hackers, the curious few,
Who ask “what if I tried something new?”
It starts with a capsule, a journal, a breath.
And builds into a life that’s full, not stressed.
