Nicosia, Cyprus. Biohacking, a practice centred on improving energy, recovery and long-term wellbeing, is gaining wider attention globally and showing early signs of growth in Cyprus. The trend reflects broader interest in health optimisation once associated mainly with professional athletes and technology entrepreneurs.
Growing global interest
The term biohacking has gained wider recognition in recent years through podcasts, social media personalities and increasing interest in longevity. Celebrities, entrepreneurs and athletes have shared personal experiences involving cold showers, fasting, sleep monitoring and wearable technology.
The global longevity industry has expanded rapidly, with private clinics, wellness retreats and health technology companies increasingly marketing services aimed not only at treating illness but also at extending health span.
Signs of demand in Cyprus
There are early indications that the trend has reached Cyprus. According to Pagoc Health, a Cyprus based company that produces cold immersion baths, demand has risen significantly in recent years.
Part of the appeal lies in the sense of control these practices appear to offer. At a time shaped by stress, burnout and growing awareness of chronic disease, biohacking is often presented as a more proactive approach to health.
Focus on prevention and personalisation
The trend has contributed to increased interest not only in performance enhancement but also in sleep quality, stress management, energy levels and healthy ageing.
“From a scientific perspective, biohacking can be understood as a proactive effort to optimise biological function through lifestyle, nutrition and emerging technologies,” said Dr Athos Antoniades, a bioinformatics and computational biology researcher and chief executive of Stremble Ventures.
He said that, at its core, biohacking reflects growing scientific interest in health span and ageing, particularly the importance of prevention, personalisation and understanding how different systems in the body interact.
Established practices behind the term
Many of the techniques associated with biohacking have already been supported by scientific evidence. Regular exercise, quality sleep, proper nutrition and aligned circadian rhythms have all been shown in numerous studies to reduce the likelihood of developing diseases later in life.