Embracing the Technological Frontier of Biohacking in the Digital Age

In this episode of The Indian Express tech podcast – Our Own Devices, host Nandagopal Rajan, COO, The Indian Express Online is joined by Sajeev Nair, Founder and Chairman, Vieroots Wellness Solutions. Over the past couple of years people have started paying more attention to their health, wellness and wellbeing. They follow healthy diets, join gyms and look after themselves. But, what if there was a way to accurately figure out what health issues and diseases one is prone to and to get a super personalised solution to the same? The study of one's genetic make up can make that happen. Sajeev Nair shares how Vieroots Wellness Solutions is working towards helping people find out their triggers and guiding them to live a healthier life ahead. But can 'hacking' your health really make death just an option? To find out tune into today's episode of Our Own Devices with Nandagopal Rajan.

Introduction 00:00
What is Biohacking? 00:30
How to 'hack' your health 01:36
How to block the triggers that can cause a major health risk 06:15
Why is the study of the genetic makeup not a regular medical practice? 08:45
Is the practice growing? 11:47
Can the study of your genetic makeup change your destiny? 13:50

Edited and mixed by Suresh Pawar