An American medic has shone a light on three food types that could be key to lowering cholesterol and even combating cancer.
Dr Michael Greger suggested in a chat with The i newspaper that everyday biohacking could be as simple as dietary tweaks.
Digging deeper, he explained: “Nut consumption is associated with a lower risk of dying from stroke, heart disease, respiratory disease, infections, diabetes and even cancer. Green leafy vegetables match nuts for their potential to decrease the risk of premature death.”
He added: “Eating our greens can boost our immunity and protect our bodies from the effects of air pollution. People who eat berries tend to live significantly longer than those who do not. Berries have benefits for cognition, immunity and eyesight,” reports Surrey Live.
The timing of Dr Greger’s insights coincide with the growing phenomenon of biohacking, especially following the prominence gained by Mr Johnson, who has made waves online with his costly daily health regimen.
The tech entrepreneur turned longevity evangelist, celebrated for selling Braintree to PayPal for $800m, has attracted mixed reviews from the scientific community for his life extension tactics.
Biohacking, the practice of altering one’s lifestyle in order to optimize wellbeing and lifespan, is gaining traction amongst those eager to stay fit and healthy without necessarily having substantial wealth.
Tim Gray, a 45-year-old biohacking expert, clarified in his discussion with Reach Plc that the concept is often misunderstood and doesn’t require hefty financial input.
Moreover, he reassured that it’s not imperative to begin biohacking in your twenties to reap its advantages; Gray himself started in his thirties and, more than ten years later, boasts a biological age significantly younger by over two decades.
He elucidated: “The foundational principle is the same – biohacking is about fine-tuning diet, sleep, hydration and environment so you work alongside your body to produce the desired result.
“Biohacking is a flexible approach that can be tailored to suit individuals at any age, and starting biohacking later in life can still provide significant benefits and support healthy ageing. It’s small positive changes accumulated over the long term that make the biggest difference.”
To illustrate how uncomplicated biohacking measures can be, Mr. Gray suggested simple actions such as ensuring proper hydration, getting between seven to nine hours of sleep per night, maintaining a healthy diet, staying physically active, reducing stress levels, and maintaining oral health.