New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) – Millennials and Gen Z are increasingly turning to ‘biohacking’ as a wellness trend to improve their lives by taking charge of their own health and making positive changes to their diet, fitness, and lifestyle. This growing fascination with biohacking is a result of a desire for self-optimization, natural curiosity, and being tech-savvy.
Biohacking, essentially a do-it-yourself approach to improving one’s biology, has seen a 900 per cent increase in Google searches over the past 90 days. The trend is particularly popular among the younger generations due to their familiarity with technology, natural curiosity, and easy access to digital knowledge.
Dr. Shambhavi Jaiman, a Consultant Psychiatrist at Fortis Healthcare, highlighted that millennials and Gen Z are drawn to biohacking because it empowers them to take control of their health, as well as the influence of social media and health influencers promoting the practices.
According to Dr. Soumiya Mudgal, Senior Consultant in Mental Health and Behavioural Sciences at Max Hospital, Gurugram, the younger generations are inclined to seek out creative ways to improve their physical and mental health due to their upbringing in a digital age.
The appeal of biohacking is further exemplified by individuals such as American millionaire Bryan Johnson and actor Suniel Shetty, who have invested in biohacking initiatives to improve their personal health and reduce their biological age.
SET FOR SET, a US-based fitness company, stated that biohacking continues to gain popularity, particularly among millennials and Gen Z, who are interested in the scientific research behind their health and wellbeing and are open to experimenting with new techniques.
Examples of biohacking techniques include ice cold plunges, optimizing sleep, regular saunas, drinking Himalayan salt water, Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT), intermittent fasting, moderate coffee intake, regular blood testing, breath work, and red light therapy (RLT). These techniques are seen as a way for younger generations to combat stress and burnout.
In essence, biohacking offers autonomy over health and well-being through experimentation and alternative approaches, reflecting a strong desire to use technology as a game-changing instrument to improve people’s quality of life, according to Dr. Mudgal.
The trend of biohacking is a modern take on self-care that reflects a commitment to maintaining health well before illnesses develop, indicating a genuine concern for well-being and a dedication to leveraging technology to improve quality of life.
–IANS
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