My Journey to Biohacking
Like many of us, my journey didn’t begin in a laboratory. It began with burnout. For several years, I struggled with a cascade of health issues: chronic inflammation, poor skin health, muscle weakness, and a disrupted circadian rhythm that left me exhausted yet unable to sleep. It was a cycle of brain fog and declining productivity that felt impossible to break.
The turning point wasn’t a magic pill. It was data. I stopped guessing and started studying the mechanisms of metabolic support — specifically red light therapy and circadian biology. By treating my health like a system, I focused on supporting my body’s natural rhythms to establish a stronger daily baseline.
Today, I feel productive and live with a renewed sense of clarity. But I want to be clear: Biohacking is not a magic wand. It is a disciplined approach to biology. The protocols and devices I discuss on this site are the exact tools I used to support my own journey, and my goal is to help you navigate this space without the hype.
My Editorial Philosophy
Trust is everything in the health space. Here is my promise to you:
- Science-First: I am not a doctor, and this is not medical advice. I am a researcher. Every claim on this site is backed by peer-reviewed studies (which are always linked).
- Transparent Reviews: Some reviews are hands-on, while others are specification-based research analyses. I clearly distinguish between products I have physically used, brand-provided information, and conclusions based on published specifications and clinical research.
- Transparency: My goal is to help you make informed decisions about your health tech.
My Current Stack
Here are the tools I rely on daily for optimization:
- Light Therapy: MitoPRO+ (Used for 10 mins every morning).
- Sleep Tracking: Oura Ring Gen 3.
- Environment: Blue-light blocking glasses (after 8 PM).
This is not a recommendation, just what currently works for me.
How I Label Reviews
To keep expectations clear, BioHackingTested uses three review labels:
- Hands-on tested: I physically used the product and documented the experience.
- Spec-analysis review: I evaluated published specifications, pricing, warranty terms, safety information, and clinical relevance, but did not physically test the product.
- Brand-provided data: Product images, review counts, warranty claims, or buyer statistics may come from the manufacturer and are labeled when used.
This distinction matters because health technology reviews should not blur the line between personal testing, manufacturer claims, and research-based analysis.
Scope of Competence & Limitations
To maintain full transparency regarding the content on BioHackingTested:
- What I Do: I analyze peer-reviewed literature, test consumer health technology for technical accuracy (flicker rate, EMF, irradiance), and share documented self-quantification experiments.
- What I Do Not Do: I do not provide medical diagnoses, treatment plans, or personalized healthcare advice. My data represents n=1 case studies and should be viewed as informational research, not clinical guidance.
For a deeper dive into how we research, vet studies, and maintain objectivity, please read our full Editorial Policy and Disclaimer
Connect With Me
I love discussing new research and protocols. Feel free to reach out.
Linkedin: Fred Guerra
X: @FredGuerraf1993
If you’d like to get in touch, you can also use the Contact Page.
