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 863K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the Quantified Self communities list and #10 in the Peptides communities list.

Roughly 260K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For, Struggling, and Supplement. Common discussion themes are Solution Requests and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention nootropics, multivitamin, and b-complex.

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Yearly: +260K members
Growth: +43.2% / 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: 161K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 18K members
  • Sep: 16K members
  • Oct: 11K members
  • 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: 8K members

Themes

  • Solution Requests
    8 posts in the past month
    1. URGENT: I need a miracle today! 61yo Founder with Parkinson’s facing Tuesday restructuring deadline to save Nanonutritional IP. Seeking maverick equity partner.
    2. Found a startup app that uses genomics to suggest healthier habits
    3. Is this supplier legit?
    #1
    Solution Requests
    URGENT: I need a miracle today! 61yo Founder with Parkinson’s facing Tuesday restructuring deadline to save Nanonutritional IP. Seeking maverick equity partner. · Found a startup app that uses genomics to suggest healthier habits · Is this supplier legit?
    8
  • Advice Requests
    5 posts in the past month
    1. 54 year old, 1 year exercising, up for bio assist but where to start
    2. How are yall Biohacking water?
    3. Advice needed
    #2
    Advice Requests
    54 year old, 1 year exercising, up for bio assist but where to start · How are yall Biohacking water? · Advice needed
    5

Topics

  • Looking For
    48 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For
    48
  • Struggling
    36 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    36
  • Supplement
    7 posts in the past month
    #3
    Supplement
    7
  • Health
    7 posts in the past month
    #4
    Health
    7
  • Sleep
    6 posts in the past month
    #5
    Sleep
    6

Flair

  • 🧠 Cognition, Mood & Nootropics
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Which medication/drug can I use to counter anhedonie and low physical energy?
    2. Stanford Scientists Reverse Age-Related Memory Loss by Targeting the Gut
    3. Whats your focus hack?
    #1
    🧠 Cognition, Mood & Nootropics
    Which medication/drug can I use to counter anhedonie and low physical energy? · Stanford Scientists Reverse Age-Related Memory Loss by Targeting the Gut · Whats your focus hack?
    18
  • 💊 Supplements & Stacks
    12 posts in the past month
    1. Am I missing anything for joint and muscle inflammation / soreness?
    2. Am I missing anything for joint and muscle inflammation / soreness?
    3. Glutathione supplement?
    #2
    💊 Supplements & Stacks
    Am I missing anything for joint and muscle inflammation / soreness? · Am I missing anything for joint and muscle inflammation / soreness? · Glutathione supplement?
    12
  • 🥗 Nutrition & Metabolism
    10 posts in the past month
    1. URGENT: I need a miracle today! 61yo Founder with Parkinson’s facing Tuesday restructuring deadline to save Nanonutritional IP. Seeking maverick equity partner.
    2. North Texas principal facing charges for allegedly selling weight loss drugs to teachers
    3. Which enzyme is absent from skeletal muscle, preventing it from directly raising blood glucose
    #3
    🥗 Nutrition & Metabolism
    URGENT: I need a miracle today! 61yo Founder with Parkinson’s facing Tuesday restructuring deadline to save Nanonutritional IP. Seeking maverick equity partner. · North Texas principal facing charges for allegedly selling weight loss drugs to teachers · Which enzyme is absent from skeletal muscle, preventing it from directly raising blood glucose
    10
  • 🧪 Protocols & Self-Experiments
    9 posts in the past month
    1. 4 Mg to 6 mg
    2. PSA - be careful with MOTS-C
    3. Semax was underwhelming and useless
    #4
    🧪 Protocols & Self-Experiments
    4 Mg to 6 mg · PSA - be careful with MOTS-C · Semax was underwhelming and useless
    9
  • 📊 Biomarkers & Testing
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Not getting results back w/ Goodlabs
    2. What blood tests should i get
    3. Blood test question,
    #5
    📊 Biomarkers & Testing
    Not getting results back w/ Goodlabs · What blood tests should i get · Blood test question,
    9

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
  • probiotics
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best probiotics to degrade histamine and combat intolerance?
    2. Best probiotics for Histamine Degradation/ fixing intolerance?
    #5
    probiotics
    Best probiotics to degrade histamine and combat intolerance? · Best probiotics for Histamine Degradation/ fixing intolerance?
    2
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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 863K 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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