Measuring Ketosis - How To Monitor Your Ketosis Accurately? Ketosis produces three main ketone bodies: acetone, acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate. All three ketone bodies can be measured using various methods. The most commonly used method is to check the levels of betahydroxybutyrate (BHB) in the blood. Another popular method is to measure the amount of acetone in the breath. A third method is to measure the acetoacetate levels in the urine. Of these, the BHB levels in the blood are considered the most accurate, particularly for monitoring changes in the ketone body production in the early stages of ketosis. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT KETOSIS: BIOHACKER'S GUIDE TO KETOSIS....
How to choose and prepare high-quality coffee? Coffee is an important part of a biohacker’s daily routine: many people enjoy coffee daily due to its stimulating and mood-lifting effects. We all know the feeling of preparing freshly brewed coffee beans into a delicious and energizing drink. But what if you could upgrade your beloved coffee and get the most out of its health benefits? When coffee recipes are intelligently orchestrated you can enjoy the benefits of coffee while balancing the stimulating effects, thus enjoying a longer-lasting boost of energy and focus. In this article, we prepared information about choosing and preparing high-quality coffee, and its health benefits...
7 Ways to Enhance Immunity A well-functioning immune system is a reflection of the total state of health of the body. A healthy person is an ecosystem of different life-forms that live in balance with each other and the environment. An epidemic can indeed be an opportunity to review your lifestyle and find ways to not only enhance your overall wellbeing but also your resilience to illness. We deep-dived into existing research on immunity and collected the best tips for enhancing immunity here: ENJOY REGULAR SUNLIGHT The most bioavailable source of vitamin D is the sun. You should get daily sunlight exposure as often as...
How to optimize your blood glucose levels? Let’s face it: we have all been in the situation where you get some blood work done by your doctor and all you get is ”everything looks ok, all within the reference ranges”. But usually, that’s it. No additional lifestyle advice, no comments on the specific results, and all you got was a conclusion that you are not acutely sick. I wanna share with you a concrete example of why getting just a typical ”all within the reference ranges” answer isn’t often enough. For example, you might have borderline diabetes, developing insulin resistance, and a chance to develop metabolic...
Begin the Year 2021 by Optimizing Your Lab Results Modern health care really means treating illnesses. Lab tests are generally used to find illness, not health. We wanted to create a comprehensive course based on preventive health care. It is therefore focused on preventing illness and promoting well-being. Before offering you this simply unique online course, we want to share with you some important information that is also well covered in the course. WHY “WITHIN REFERENCE RANGE” IS NOT ENOUGH AND MAY NOT MEAN A HEALTHY BODY? Physicians generally consider findings “normal” if they fall within the reference range. Often they miss the big picture by ignoring various...
Autophagy Activator Autophagy is the major ‘cleaning system’ of the body. In autophagy the body recognizes damaged cells and recycles them Cellular self-eating modulates immunity and elimination of pathogens via autophagy. Autophagy gets triggered in response to stress like infections, starvation, high exertion or certain compounds such as various phytochemicals. You can promote autophagy with positive stressors such as intermittent fasting, regular sauna, exercise and cold exposure. When it comes to positive stressors in nutrition, it appears that the best way to activate autophagy is by fasting. Therefore, water is the best drink in terms of autophagy. However, some herbs have been...
Biohacker’s Keto-Omelet Are you looking for a nutritious keto-friendly meal that is easy and quick to make? Well, we got your back with Biohacker’s Keto-omelet! We have combined organic eggs with low-carbohydrate vegetables, feta cheese and high-quality fat sources in this go-to recipe. KETO-OMELET 2–5 organic eggs 1 tbsp water 1 tsp lemon juice 80 g spinach 1 tomato 1/3 red onion 1 tbsp crushed nettle 50 g (organic) feta cheese (made from sheep’s and goat’s milk) black pepper, sea salt, dried paprika and thyme, to taste 1 tbsp ghee or olive oil 1 tsp fresh parsley Select the number of eggs...
6 Ways to Track Sleep Quality Many of us experience sleeping problems. Since the quality of sleep of the night before plays a central part in multiple daily functions, no wonder biohackers around the world are looking for ways to track and optimize sleep. To maximize your sleep quality, aim to sleep for 7-8 hours per night. ACCURACY OF MEASURING SLEEP In terms of accuracy and user convenience, a sleep tracker placed under the bed sheets is the preferred option. A significant portion of activity meters recognizes the various stages of sleep based on body movements only. These include many activity trackers and smartphone applications. Adding...
