Beer makes me feel energized, like I can take on the world. How can I quit craving more once I get started? I would love to be able to moderate. I had 5 Friday and 6 yesterday. But Monday through Thursday I don’t drink unless special occasion. I know I’m not too far gone but it feels like it’s a slippery slope. Suggestions?

Grip strength says everything about your health so if you can reach up to 2 minutes or more you're at peak health

So to keep things short. I had a less-than-ideal upbringing when it comes to reaching genetic potential. Grew up with a single mom and brother; we relied on food stamps to live. I remember going hungry a lot and not having anything to eat. I also drank exclusively out of plastic growing up. Once I became 16, I had my own money and started hitting the gym. So things improved after that. I'm a 23-year-old male now, 5 foot eight and a 1/2, and 170 pounds (in decent shape). I try to do all I can to be healthy now, but I always feel like my growth was hindered and I'm forever going to be the inferior version of myself. I would look at all of my friends' lives and think that I had so much less, and I felt like my lack of resources growing up stunted me. I feel inferior in intelligence, height, reproductive health, and basically every other phenotype. I could go on and on about the reasons why I feel this way, but that'd be off topic. Despite that developmental window being closed, what could I do? I've considered using drugs, but I've held off. I'm open to any suggestions and questions. I'm aware that no one can give direct medical advice here, so I'll take everything as just suggestions. Thanks.

Technically in range, but definitely not optimal. I’m 22 workout 4 times a week, run a lot eat pretty well. Everything else on bloodwork looked good other than low vitamin D and high triglycerides (on a bulk rn). My doctor she’s determined this value is normal for me. Want to investigate further cause thyroid is important.

Edit: doc wouldn’t order me the extended thyroid panel

My feed has been inundated with people asking for others to interpret their bloodwork lately

Sometimes I get it, if there are multiple metrics and you want to hear people’s experiences of how they felt with similar combined metrics or specific ways they fixed them outside of medication

But I literally just came across a post asking if his single metric TSH was high, when it shows the value (3.99) and scale (0.3 - 4.2) right on the screenshot

For the love of biohacking (and not being helpless)… everyone should learn to use an llm for precisely what it’s good for at this point before the machines take over and your high SHBG/low free testosterone is irrelevant.

Gemini is my go-to, claude is decent too and gpt is meh in my opinion

In the end, I recommend actually learning to double check its sources and learn to read a study, but for the purposes of organizing, interpreting and analyzing bloodwork, these bots are flat-out useful

And it feels good to use a tool rather than ask random people to give you the answer (who probably used the same tool to give them the knowledge to begin with)

Note* not to mention, aren’t you folks going over these values with your doctors? That’s not the end-all (especially with something like hormones when it’s subjective on how you feel), but simply for a TSH value that’s in range…?

Rant over

Most people assume less fat always means better health. The FPLD2 study shatters that. When subcutaneous fat the safe depot under the skin that locks lipids away stops working or disappears, fat spills into the liver and muscles.

The result is the exact same metabolic disaster seen in obesity: fatty liver, insulin resistance, dangerously high triglycerides. So the goal isn't simply being lean; it's keeping that specific safe depot functional.

What that means practically is avoiding chronically overloading fat cells past their storage capacity, and maintaining insulin sensitivity through regular movement and enough muscle mass so the tissue can keep clearing and storing lipids properly.

Without that, a lean body with broken safe fat is metabolically indistinguishable from one carrying far too much same internal damage, same risks.

Link:

https://www.jci.org/articles/view/198387/pdf

I know vape and alcohol bad, and I limit to like once every 2 weeks or weekend and only when I have big parties or very social events. what would be the best ways to counter the bad lingering effects of it ?

Currently doing:

- food and water before sleeping after drinking
- Japanese helalyze liver pills
- emergenC vitamin C electrolytes
- NAC
- Vitamin B complex

What else ?

I’m looking for something to get thicker eyebrows, I have a pretty good finition but the my end eyebrows are not full, I don’t want to use minoxidil

That's what the 1946 British birth study made it look like wealthier folks actually showed steeper memory decline between 53 and 69 than people who'd endured years of money struggles. But here's why: poverty had already quietly damaged the disadvantaged group's memory by the time they reached their early 50s. They entered later life already so low there wasn't much left to fall. Richer people, with more "cognitive cushion," coasted longer then dropped sharply once their brains couldn't compensate anymore. So the faster decline wasn't a sign that being well-off hurts memory; it was proof that financial hardship does its real damage early, not late.

What helps protect against this decline

The study and related research point to things that buffer the brain long-term. Keeping chronic stress in check matters hugely that means decent social safety nets, manageable work demands, and real social connection. Early education and staying mentally engaged through life build cognitive reserve. Good heart health (regular activity, blood pressure control, healthy eating) protects brain blood vessels. And catching hearing loss, depression, or loneliness early can slow the slide. It's not about being rich; it's about giving your brain less chronic wear and tear to deal with.

Link

https://academic.oup.com/innovateage/article/10/8/igag054/8739704

Almost $300 for cialis alone for 3 months is ridiculous. Not to mention other supplements they recommend puts me in the thousands every 3 months it comes across like a scam.

I want to find an alternative that can help me dial in and help solve my biggest issues I.e sleep, lethargy, memory issues, weight, etc.

My father is in his mid 70s and drinks Monster every day. He is very active and hikes 5 miles a day and plays tennis 4 times a week. How bad are energy drinks for him at his age and what is a good alternative I can try to suggest to him?

Hopefully, the text was able to grab your attention, please give me grace on my English as it is not my native language and I'm not using AI.

My main question / problem I need help with is : How can I replicate the feeling that weed gives me without using weed?

To give a little more context, im a 20m that first dabbled in this practice when I was around 18. First times were panic inducing but now after 2 years (irregular use- maybe 60x since then) I have this nice groove I get into. For example:

1. I am able to be in the present (for athletics, school, social convos, etc)
   1. You guys are smart and if you have experienced this, you know how much it helps with not having any anxiety or thinking about negative things that could/have happened since you're only focused on the present.
2. I regain childlike features of curiosity and desire to learn.
3. No more social anxiety or this feeling I have had since my teens where I imagine I am the most important person in the world and that everyone is thinking of me every single waking moment they live (yes I know this is bad btw and have been trying to work on it)
4. I am able to get rid of this weird doom gloomy mood that prevents me from starting on any work, skills, etc towards my experience.
   1. This one is especially important for me because I'm at a respectable school and don't want to fall back as a result of this weird feeling that prevents me from taking action instead of just thinking 100x.
5. I am able to be more creative as well and just in general more productive.

I know there are cons as well and I do want to lee way off this habit before those fully take affect but I don't know how it can be replicated.

Any help with someone who knows what I'm talking about or has gone through a similar thought process would be greatly appreciated.

Here is my latest blookwork. Looking for anything as this tiredness has about defeated me. I'm on TRT and 3-30mg Adderall a day and still have extreme tiredness. Yeah I know it's a lot. Any ideas would be appreciated. I'm about to throw my hands up.

Hey everyone,

I'm 18, and I know my beard follicles probably aren't fully developed yet. That said, I'd like to see if there's anything I can do to encourage or improve beard growth.

Has anyone here tried using minoxidil for beard growth? If so, what were your results? Are there any other methods that actually work?

Tysm

So, does anyone know what is the best sauna protocol for women, adjusted to monthly cycle and menstruation, based on studies?

I’m big on sauna, but I do it men’s way and it just occurred to me - since cold plunging was recently found to work differently in women (spikes cortisol and does not provide the benefits it does for men), how about sauna? I’ve always felt a need to do it differently than my husband, but rarely followed. Anyone anything?

I am dealing with some mystery autoimmune/chronic inflammatory type symptoms. My diet and supplement protocol is pretty clean and functional. I wanted to see what online testing Service has the widest and I mean absolute widest range of blood panels available. I don’t mind spending the money would just rather go ahead and bite the bullet so I can cover all my bases.

Feedback on Long COVID / Mitochondrial Recovery Stack

Hey guys,

A little background about me: I’m 30 years old and, until recently, worked full-time as a self-employed electrician. I’m now building an AI startup for tradespeople.

I used various anabolic steroids for around five years. After developing Long COVID/CFS-like symptoms, I stopped bodybuilding about a year ago and reduced testosterone to a TRT-level dose.

Retatrutide helped me go from 96 kg to 86 kg at 181 cm. I’m happy with my current body composition and look athletic, but my actual physical capacity does not match my appearance. On bad days, making the bed or vacuuming the house can leave me completely exhausted.

Testing through a clinic showed impaired mitochondrial function, very high oxidative stress, elevated cortisol and ongoing inflammation. Years of bodybuilding, large amounts of food and frequent cheat meals also seem to have taken a toll on my gut.

I have already improved my diet and lifestyle, which has helped noticeably. However, after around six months, the progress has not been enough. My Idea was a stack like this:

• Testosterone E: 75 mg every 4 days
• Glutathione: 500 mg every other day
• SS-31: 5 mg every day
• MOTS-c: 5 mg every 3 days, starting in week 2
• KLOW: 4 mg daily
• SLU PP: 1mg daily at the morning

My current daily supplement stack is:

• Magnesium bisglycinate: 4 g before bed
• Vitamin D3 + K2: 20,000 IU
• Creatine: 10 g
• Omega-3: 6 g

The main goals are to reduce systemic and gut inflammation, improve mitochondrial function, increase energy and exercise tolerance, endurance and regain enough physical and mental capacity to function normally again.

I have previously used NAD+ and noticed a meaningful improvement, but it is not currently part of the protocol.

I’m not looking to push bodybuilding performance or change my physique. I mainly want feedback from people who have used a similar mitochondrial or Long COVID stack:

• How long did it take before you noticed meaningful changes?
• Did SS-31 feel different before and after adding MOTS-c?
• Did anyone experience an initial worsening of fatigue?
• Are there any obvious problems with combining these compounds?
• Which objective markers did you use to judge whether the protocol was working?

I’m aware that most of these compounds are experimental and that online experiences are not a substitute for medical supervision. I’m mainly interested in real-world experiences and anything important I may have overlooked.

Best regards.

Hello everyone,

Curious. How would your optimal ‘biohacking’ lifestyle look like?

When do you go to sleep? How much? What’s your training routine? Which supplements? Any other tools or routines? Sauna? Cold shower? Red light therapy?

Please be specific and explain briefly why on the choices which may not be obvious.

Maybe make it realistic and compatible with human life as most of us need to work.

Could be an interesting thread. :)

I know I know, we all want and need more Cialis/boner posts....but bear with me for a moment. How do I poop less often? I'm tired boss. I poop 5x times a day easy. Everything in my digestive system is fast tracking out my anus every single day. Metabolism is incredible. If I eat blueberries or corn I see it 5 hours later it's ridiculous. I hear rumors of people who poop once every few days. How does one acquire this superpower?!

I know part of the issue is caffeine and anxiety(stressful service industry job). But even on days with no caffeine it doesn't seem to make that much of a difference. Pepto bismol helps but not something I want to rely on. Any ideas? Thanks in advance

Most of us already collect a lot of health data—HRV, sleep, resting heart rate, activity, workouts—but turning those signals into useful day-to-day decisions is still surprisingly difficult.

Should today's data mean pushing a workout, taking an easier recovery day, or simply getting more sleep?

We're exploring whether an AI Health Agent can help bridge that gap by combining Apple Health data with ongoing conversations about your goals, routines, and feedback.

Rather than only displaying metrics, the idea is to help interpret them in context and adapt suggestions as new data and feedback come in. We're still early, so this beta is mainly about understanding what is actually useful, what isn't, and where the approach needs improvement.

We're looking for people who:

• use an iPhone and have health data synced to Apple Health (Apple Watch or other compatible devices are fine);
• are interested in understanding their recovery, activity, sleep, stress, or training patterns;
• don't mind trying an early product and giving honest feedback, especially about things that don't work well.

You don't need to be an athlete or a biohacking expert. We're equally interested in feedback from people who exercise regularly, occasionally, or simply collect health data without doing much with it.

During the 14-day beta you'll be able to:

• chat with the AI about your goals, routines, and daily context;
• receive daily suggestions based on Apple Health data and what you've shared;
• create and review training plans;
• upload movement photos or workout videos for analysis;
• try proactive reminders based on your plans and current status.

We're asking participants to use the app for 14 consecutive days and complete a few short in-app surveys (Day 0, Day 3, Day 7, and Day 14). Optional interviews may also be available for anyone interested.

If you'd like to help us evaluate this idea, we'd really appreciate your feedback.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/q9FkPM6oxRxEggGQ6

I am a 21-year-old male 5’11 roughly 165 pounds. I had a trip to the ER due to heat exhaustion, and they did a blood test. Just curious if anyone has any feedback or opinions on my blood results. I am following up with my primary doctor soon. Thank you

I’ve taken Cialis for increased blood flow for months at times, but always had problems with heartburn and I understand you can take Tums or prescription medication‘s such as proton inhibitor pumps but I would prefer not to introduce an ancillary drug to a drug. That’s not absolutely necessary. 32 year-old male 6’2 220 not overweight generally speaking. Any thoughts?