{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/60b20104ffcfab00117e6199/668543fee091a56d499f894a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Biohacking - a path to longevity or waste of time and money?","description":"<p>Biohacking is essentially optimising your biology to improve your health and longevity.&nbsp;It was popularised in Silicon Valley by the tech community and is now, and is a market that is growing by about 10% a year. But is it worth it and more importantly is it safe?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Silicon Valley and biohacking:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theneweconomy.com/strategy/biohacking-the-controversial-trend-thats-taking-over-silicon-valley\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.theneweconomy.com/strategy/biohacking-the-controversial-trend-thats-taking-over-silicon-valley</a></p><p><br></p><p>A summary of biohacking:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/biohacking\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/biohacking</a></p><p><br></p><p>Vitamin D VDR mutation:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://medlineplus.gov/download/genetics/gene/vdr.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://medlineplus.gov/download/genetics/gene/vdr.pdf</a></p><p><br></p><p>Oura ring - a view:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/i-want-to-love-the-oura-ring-but-i-cant/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/i-want-to-love-the-oura-ring-but-i-cant/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Biohacker extraordinaire:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/sep/21/extreme-biohacking-tech-guru-who-spent-250000-trying-to-live-for-ever-serge-faguet\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/sep/21/extreme-biohacking-tech-guru-who-spent-250000-trying-to-live-for-ever-serge-faguet</a></p><p><br></p><p>Heart-rate variability:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/heart-rate-variability-new-way-track-well-2017112212789</a></p><p><br></p><p>What are infrared saunas?:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/nov/04/sweat-equity-infrared-saunas-are-suddenly-everywhere-but-what-do-they-do\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/nov/04/sweat-equity-infrared-saunas-are-suddenly-everywhere-but-what-do-they-do</a></p><p><br></p><p>Is filtered water better for us?&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240417-is-filtered-water-healthier-than-tap-water\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240417-is-filtered-water-healthier-than-tap-water</a></p><p><br></p><p>Kelp products and potential iodine toxicity:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/iodine-overdoses-lead-to-kelp-product-recall-1.374402\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/iodine-overdoses-lead-to-kelp-product-recall-1.374402</a></p><p><br></p><p>Data overload?: <a href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2024/04/24/the-problem-behind-the-problem-data-overload-part-one/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2024/04/24/the-problem-behind-the-problem-data-overload-part-one/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Buy or share my book THE HEALTH FIX - the only health manual you'll ever need: <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Dr-Ayan-Panja/dp/1914239326/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dr Ayan Panja"}