HealthAugust 15, 2026
biohacker
BY-oh-hak-er
Definition
A person who uses scientific, nutritional, or technological experiments—often unproven—on themselves to allegedly improve their physical performance or health.
Etymology
The word is a modern compound formed from 'bio-' (Greek 'bios', meaning life) and 'hacker' (referring to someone who explores or modifies systems to improve or change them).
In the news
The article uses the term to describe individuals like Tim Grey who promote expensive, self-experimentation-based health products and practices, contrasting them with evidence-based dietary advice.
Bear Grylls Says Organ Meats Helped His Family ‘Thrive’ After Ditching Vegan Diet
Read the full article ↗Plant Based News