Biohacking has moved beyond the fringe to become a practical approach for those seeking to optimize their health and extend longevity. With trends like ice baths, NAD+ supplements, and blue-light avoidance becoming mainstream, biohacking offers accessible methods to improve daily life. Whether you're new to biohacking or looking to refine your approach, this guide will walk you through some of the most popular, science-backed techniques—and how our curated wellness products can support your journey.
Biohacking for Longevity
Longevity is about living better, not just longer. It’s about enhancing your body’s natural processes so you age with vitality. Biohacking taps into recent advances in science and wellness to support cellular repair, mental clarity, and physical resilience. In fact, biohacks like optimizing sleep, intermittent fasting, and using supplements such as NMN and NAD+ are becoming essential practices in the quest for long-term health.
Our Top Biohacks to Try
- Optimize Your Sleep
Sleep is the backbone of any longevity strategy. Poor sleep is linked to everything from cognitive decline to heart disease. Biohacking your sleep can be as simple as improving your environment and habits. Consider blackout curtains to block artificial light and blue-light blocking glasses in the evening to reduce the disruptive effects of screens. If you're serious about sleep, try integrating a diffuser like our new, Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser combined with relaxing essential oils to create a calming sleep environment.
Raw Lily Recommends: Vitruvi Oil Diffuser
- Experiment with Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting (IF) is one of the most popular and researched biohacks today, with strong links to longevity. IF works by activating autophagy, the body's natural process for clearing out damaged cells. Whether you’re practicing the 16:8 method or a more flexible approach, fasting helps reduce inflammation and supports cellular repair. A simple way to complement this biohack is to add apple cider vinegar into your fasting window, which can aid digestion and stabilize blood sugar levels. We stock the world’s first and only liquid-filled organic apple cider vinegar capsule delivering a 6x concentration of ACV in an easy to take and faster-absorbed capsule. But unlike the liquid form, these won’t make you gag. ACV is recommended for problematic skin due to common skin conditions; digestion, and energy levels. Whether you fast or not, ACV is an easy biohacking win to add to your diet.
Raw Lily Recommends: Tonik Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules
- Cold Exposure: The Power of Ice Baths
Cold exposure, whether through ice baths or cold showers, is a powerful biohack for both mental and physical resilience. Cold plunges activate brown fat, improving metabolism and circulation, and have been shown to reduce inflammation. Cryotherapy sessions are also gaining popularity, with more gyms and wellness centers offering this service. If you're new to cold exposure, start small—try an icy rinse for just a few minutes in your morning shower can invigorate the body and boost your energy for the day.
Raw Lily Recommends: We love the 10x Longevity centre in Pacific Place, Admiralty, Hong Kong. They have a state of the art cold plunge and full infra-red sauna to warm up and get the best biohacking effects.
- Use NAD+ and NMN Supplements
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found in every cell of the body, essential for energy production and DNA repair. As we age, NAD+ levels decline, contributing to aging and fatigue. Supplementing with NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide), a precursor to NAD+, is one of the hottest trends in biohacking. Research indicates that boosting NAD+ levels can slow the aging process, improve cognitive function, and enhance physical endurance. Explore high-quality NMN supplements available in wellness stores, but be sure to look for reputable brands that prioritize purity.
Raw Lily Recommends: We are big fans of the NAD+ IV at Reviv Hong Kong. If it’s good enough for Kendal Jenner…
- Avoid Blue Light & Maximize Sunlight
While blue-light blocking glasses can help protect against artificial light in the evenings, sunlight exposure during the day is equally important. Sunlight stimulates the production of serotonin, improves mood, and regulates your circadian rhythm, making it easier to sleep at night. Start your day with a morning walk, ensuring you get at least 20 minutes of sunlight on your face. For those who struggle with exposure due to busy schedules, consider light therapy devices as an alternative.
Raw Lily Recommends: Getting outside on Hong Kong’s trails and paths early in the morning followed by a moment with the 5-minute journal.
- Prebiotics and Probiotics for Gut Health
Your gut plays a pivotal role in overall health and longevity.
Raw Lily Recommends: Adding fermented foods to your diet wherever possible and trying pickling at home for a fun, cost-effective way to get more fermented foods into your diet. Try adding a powerful probiotic and prebiotic to your diet.
We’ve Got You Covered With Your Biohacking Journey
We’re not here to preach, we’re here to help. We’ve had our own journey with finding products to help us be a little bit healthier, here and there. At Raw Lily, we have carefully curated brands from around the world that we are confident are good. We use these ourselves at home and we hope you love our selection as much as we do.
Integrating Biohacks into Your Routine
The beauty of biohacking is its adaptability. You can start small, like adding NMN supplements or incorporating cold exposure into your day, and then build up as you monitor your progress. Tracking apps and wearables like Oura rings or sleep trackers can provide valuable feedback on how your body responds to different biohacks, allowing you to make data-driven adjustments.
The Science Behind Longevity
Scientific research continues to support the effectiveness of biohacks in improving longevity. Studies from the Journal of Aging and Nature highlight the positive impact of NAD+ and NMN supplements on aging and cellular repair. Similarly, evidence supporting intermittent fasting and cold exposure shows their ability to reduce inflammation, enhance metabolism, and promote mental clarity.
Raw Lily Recommends: Why We Age and Why We Don’t Have To, Dr. David Sinclair
Our Final Thoughts
Biohacking for longevity doesn’t require extreme measures or expensive gadgets. By integrating simple yet effective practices—such as cold exposure, sleep optimization, intermittent fasting, and targeted supplementation—you can significantly enhance your health and quality of life. Our collection of wellness products complements these strategies, providing smart, safe, and scientifically backed tools to help you on your journey.
