r/Biohackers

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About r/Biohackers

Welcome to r/Biohackers. This community is designed for individuals interested in DIY biology, sometimes referred to as biohacking. It focuses on DIY biology, Pharmacology, and Grinding techniques. Members can collaborate, share knowledge, and explore topics such as genetic engineering, experimental pharmacology, life extension, longevity, supplements, nootropics, sleep, fitness, and transhumanism. This space encourages scientific inquiry and experimentation in accessible, hands-on ways.

The community at a glance

r/Biohackers is a Subreddit for Quantified Self Trackers and Peptide Enthusiasts with roughly 919K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Quantified Self communities list. It is the 2nd largest community in the Peptides topic page.

Roughly 257K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Struggling, and Sleep. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Self-Promotion. Product recommendations often mention nootropics, multivitamin, and b-complex.

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Yearly: +257K members
Growth: +38.9% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 88 members
  • 2014: 264 members
  • 2015: 565 members
  • 2016: 605 members
  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2018: 4K members
  • 2019: 8K members
  • 2020: 11K members
  • 2021: 16K members
  • 2023: 106K members
  • 2024: 173K members
  • 2025: 381K members
  • 2026: 217K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 16K members
  • Dec: 20K members
  • Jan: 24K members
  • Feb: 20K members
  • Mar: 34K members
  • Apr: 27K members
  • May: 27K members
  • Jun: 22K members
  • Jul: 22K members
  • Aug: 17K members
  • Sep: 16K members
  • Oct: 9K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone have any experience in healing from gastritis?
    2. What would you recommend me to take if I want to overcome social anxiety and be more friendly, talkative and overall more confident?
    3. For someone who hasn't treated body as a temple and is looking to change their lifestyle, what supplements would you recommend ?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Anyone have any experience in healing from gastritis? · What would you recommend me to take if I want to overcome social anxiety and be more friendly, talkative and overall more confident? · For someone who hasn't treated body as a temple and is looking to change their lifestyle, what supplements would you recommend ?
    9
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Built a free ADAM Testosterone Questionnaire
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    Built a free ADAM Testosterone Questionnaire
    1
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Fast acting carbs immediately post workout solved my consistency issues (30 day N=1)
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Fast acting carbs immediately post workout solved my consistency issues (30 day N=1)
    1

Topics

  • Looking For
    48 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    48
  • Struggling
    31 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    31
  • Sleep
    9 posts in the past month
    1. How does alcohol affect your sleep?
    2. Does it make any sens that I feel more energized waking up at 6:30 am, than if I get 2:30 extra hours of sleep ?
    3. Bought magnetico sleep pad - can feel pulsation in body and can't sleep
    #3
    Sleep
    How does alcohol affect your sleep? · Does it make any sens that I feel more energized waking up at 6:30 am, than if I get 2:30 extra hours of sleep ? · Bought magnetico sleep pad - can feel pulsation in body and can't sleep
    9
  • Supplement
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Supplement
    7
  • Biohacking
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Daily Biohacking Foundation
    2. [Protocol] Optimizing Raw Brown Rice (Genmai) for Maximum Bioavailability & Antinutrient Mitigation: A Multi-Step DIY Biohacking Approach
    #5
    Biohacking
    Daily Biohacking Foundation · [Protocol] Optimizing Raw Brown Rice (Genmai) for Maximum Bioavailability & Antinutrient Mitigation: A Multi-Step DIY Biohacking Approach
    6

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  • 🧠 Cognition, Mood & Nootropics
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Been on TRT for about 6 months.... So Horny not sure what to do
    2. What would you recommend me to take if I want to overcome social anxiety and be more friendly, talkative and overall more confident?
    3. Be honest, how can i get the most of my daily adhd treatment (methylphenidate) ?
    #1
    🧠 Cognition, Mood & Nootropics
    Been on TRT for about 6 months.... So Horny not sure what to do · What would you recommend me to take if I want to overcome social anxiety and be more friendly, talkative and overall more confident? · Be honest, how can i get the most of my daily adhd treatment (methylphenidate) ?
    15
  • 💪 Exercise, Fitness & Recovery
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Can a healthy 26-year-old take Cialis 2.5 mg daily for better blood flow and overall benefits?
    2. What are your top 10 exercises?
    3. Fast acting carbs immediately post workout solved my consistency issues (30 day N=1)
    #2
    💪 Exercise, Fitness & Recovery
    Can a healthy 26-year-old take Cialis 2.5 mg daily for better blood flow and overall benefits? · What are your top 10 exercises? · Fast acting carbs immediately post workout solved my consistency issues (30 day N=1)
    13
  • 💉 Peptides & Hormones
    12 posts in the past month
    1. 6.25 mg enclomiphene: T went from 471 to 1,553. Anyone else respond this strongly?
    2. Research Wednesday: JAMA analysed 148,640 Reddit posts about retatrutide. Here’s what users reported
    3. Will the grey market ever be shut down??
    #3
    💉 Peptides & Hormones
    6.25 mg enclomiphene: T went from 471 to 1,553. Anyone else respond this strongly? · Research Wednesday: JAMA analysed 148,640 Reddit posts about retatrutide. Here’s what users reported · Will the grey market ever be shut down??
    12
  • 💊 Supplements & Stacks
    11 posts in the past month
    1. CENTANAFADINE (Simtriyo) submitted to white house as schedule III - pending
    2. Did I get scammed?
    3. Ashwagandha timing
    #4
    💊 Supplements & Stacks
    CENTANAFADINE (Simtriyo) submitted to white house as schedule III - pending · Did I get scammed? · Ashwagandha timing
    11
  • 🥗 Nutrition & Metabolism
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Fulvic acid heavy metal detox
    2. Eating speed and chewing: does slowing down change fullness and glucose?
    3. The Nose-to-Tail Fallacies
    #5
    🥗 Nutrition & Metabolism
    Fulvic acid heavy metal detox · Eating speed and chewing: does slowing down change fullness and glucose? · The Nose-to-Tail Fallacies
    10

Product recommendations

  • nootropics
    8 posts in the past month
    1. absolutely best nootropics?
    2. Best nootropics/supplements for staying calm/less agitated and anxious?
    3. Best productivity nootropics?
    #1
    nootropics
    absolutely best nootropics? · Best nootropics/supplements for staying calm/less agitated and anxious? · Best productivity nootropics?
    8
  • multivitamin
    7 posts in the past month
    1. best multivitamin to take?
    2. best multivitamin to take?
    3. best multivitamin?
    #2
    multivitamin
    best multivitamin to take? · best multivitamin to take? · best multivitamin?
    7
  • b-complex
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Best B-Complex?
    2. Best B-Complex?
    3. Best B-Complex?
    #3
    b-complex
    Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex? · Best B-Complex?
    5
  • collagen
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best Collagen Supplements?
    2. Best Collagen Peptides?
    3. Whats the best collagen for discs and joints? Is Swanson hydrolized collagen any good?
    #4
    collagen
    Best Collagen Supplements? · Best Collagen Peptides? · Whats the best collagen for discs and joints? Is Swanson hydrolized collagen any good?
    3
  • diet
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best diet for reducing seizure?
    2. Best diet for reducing seizure?
    3. What's the best diet for Weight loss?
    #5
    diet
    Best diet for reducing seizure? · Best diet for reducing seizure? · What's the best diet for Weight loss?
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/Biohackers for?
Best for Quantified Self Trackers and Peptide Enthusiasts enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/Biohackers free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/Biohackers have?
Roughly 919K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/Biohackers on?
r/Biohackers runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/Biohackers cover?
On the Hive Index, r/Biohackers is organized under Quantified Self Trackers, Peptide Enthusiasts.
How do I join r/Biohackers?
You can join r/Biohackers by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Quantified Self communities like?
Communities for people tracking their health data, from continuous glucose monitors and wearables to sleep logs and heart rate variability. Discussion covers protocols, device comparisons, and making sense of personal data, with a mix of biohacking enthusiasts, health researchers, and everyday people optimizing their routines.
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