"You're 44!?" My Age-Defying 2025 Biohacking Stack: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
"Holy shit dude... you're more flexible than a ballerina, and you look like you're 30... what are you doing???"
This isn't the first time I've seen this reaction, and it won't be the last. There's a peculiar moment that keeps repeating lately—I mention I'm 44, and the room goes quiet. Eyes widen. Disbelief settles in. Whether it's at my new kickboxing club, tech conferences, or spiritual retreats, the reaction is always the same: stunned silence followed by an avalanche of questions. My most recent HRV-measured cellular age is 28.
[Sitting here with my morning stack dissolving in water, watching the subtle swirls of powder create mesmerizing patterns. The questions are always about the supplements, but the truth goes much deeper...]
Beyond Materialistic Biohacking
Let's address the elephant in the room. There's a growing obsession in biohacking circles with what I call "materialistic optimization"—the Brian Johnson "Blueprint" approach of measuring every biomarker, spending millions on anti-aging interventions, and plastering social media with before-and-after biological age tests.
Don't get me wrong—the science is fascinating. But have you noticed how stressed these "optimized humans" often look? The irony isn't lost on me: pursuing immortality while radiating the very stress that accelerates cellular aging. What kills them won't be time—it will be the stress of trying to defeat it.
My approach is fundamentally different. Yes, there's a carefully crafted supplement stack (which I'll share in detail), but it's built on a foundation of decades of inner work: 20+ years of yoga, bending and stretching my body into impossible shapes. 7+ years of tantra practices, learning to cultivate and direct energy in ways most people don't know are possible. And over 40 years of meditation, starting when I was just 4 years old, developing a relationship with consciousness itself.
As I wrote in "The Reason I've Stopped Meditating", even traditional meditation eventually became a limitation—a tool that served its purpose but needed to be transcended. The biohacking stack I'm about to share isn't just another supplement protocol—it's the biochemical support system for a much deeper transformation.
Heart Rate Variability: The Missing Link
The most revealing metric in my health journey isn't testosterone levels or NAD+ markers—it's Heart Rate Variability (HRV). As I detailed in "Exploring the Link Between Heart Rate Variability and Sexual Activity", HRV provides profound insights into longevity, cellular age, and emotional well-being.
Research from the HeartMath Institute shows that a high HRV manifests as a harmonious sine wave—a melodious symphony emanating from the heart. A low HRV appears chaotic and disorganized. This isn't just poetic language; it's measurable science that correlates directly with biological outcomes.
[Just noticed my hands tingling slightly as the Lion's Mane and CDP Choline kick in. My morning HRV reading was 98ms today—the clarity is starting to emerge, perfect timing for sharing this knowledge...]
What's fascinating is how my supplement stack has been engineered specifically to support optimal HRV patterns. While most biohackers focus solely on cellular mechanisms, I've found that supporting the heart-brain connection creates exponentially greater benefits.
The Science Behind The Selections
Each component has been selected through a unique fusion of artificial and human intelligence. I engineered this stack by first downloading VitaminLab's entire catalogue into my AI system, then working with it to analyze thousands of potential combinations based on:
Peer-reviewed research on each compound
My specific health patterns and biomarkers
Age and sex-specific considerations
HRV optimization pathways
Personal objectives (cognitive enhancement, longevity, energy cultivation)
Cost-effectiveness ratios
Synergistic effects between compounds
The result is a finely tuned, cost-optimized protocol where every ingredient serves a specific purpose. For example, the combination of CDP Choline and Alpha GPC provides a dual-pathway approach to cholinergic support, while the adaptogenic herbs work through different mechanisms to support HPA axis function and heart coherence.
[Fascinating how AI can help us navigate the complexity of supplement interactions. Though I can't help but smile at how it's helping us optimize ancient wisdom...]
The Philosophy Behind My Stack
My approach to biohacking isn't about becoming superhuman—it's about removing the obstacles that prevent us from experiencing our natural state of clarity, energy, and presence. Each component in my stack serves a specific purpose, working synergistically to support:
Cognitive Enhancement: Supporting neuroplasticity and neurotransmitter optimization
Cellular Longevity: Targeting mitochondrial health and DNA repair
Heart Coherence: Enhancing HRV and emotional regulation
Stress Resilience: Supporting adaptogenic responses and hormetic benefits
Energy Cultivation: Providing metabolic support for tantric and yogic practices
Foundation Nutrition: Ensuring optimal levels of essential nutrients
The Core Stack: A Deep Dive
Morning Optimization Powder
I've partnered with VitaminLab, an innovative company based in Victoria, BC, to create a custom morning stack that includes:
Creatine Monohydrate (5000mg): Beyond muscle benefits, it's a cognitive enhancer that supports ATP production and neural energetics
CDP Choline (500mg): Rebuilds dopamine receptors and maintains acetylcholine levels for sharp cognition and enhanced energy awareness
Lion's Mane (500mg): A powerful nootropic mushroom that stimulates Nerve Growth Factor and supports the neural networks activated during deep meditative states
Alpha GPC (300mg): Works synergistically with CDP Choline for enhanced acetylcholine production and mental clarity
[The morning light is streaming through my window, and I swear the colors look more vivid as the stack kicks in. Is it placebo? Does it matter if it works?]
This is just a small sample of the 31 active ingredients in my complete formula. If you'd like the full detailed list with all dosages and specific forms, just respond to this email and I'll send you the entire VitaminLab protocol.
Adaptogenic Support
Ashwagandha (Sensoril® 125mg): For stress resilience and HRV enhancement
Rhodiola Rosea (250mg): Combat fatigue and enhance mental performance
Traditional Ginseng Royal Jelly Tonic: An ancient formula for modern times
The Holistic Integration
As I've written about in "Biological Escape Velocity", this stack isn't just about physical optimization—it's about creating the perfect internal environment for both biological and spiritual evolution. The supplements work synergistically with my tantric practices, supporting the energetic work I do.
For instance, the combination of CDP Choline and Lion's Mane doesn't just enhance cognitive function—it creates an optimal neurochemical environment for advanced meditation and energy work. In my exploration of "Heart Rate Variability and Sexual Activity", I found that maintaining higher HRV scores correlates strongly with enhanced energy cultivation and spiritual practices.
As I wrote in "Preserving Youth Through Advanced Age", "Keeping your energy levels high is critical to preserving youth through advancing age." But the true insight is that energy cultivation isn't just about physical vitality—it's about conscious awareness and the dissolution of the separate self.
The adaptogens in the stack (Ashwagandha and Rhodiola) play a crucial role in supporting what I call "biological escape velocity"—that sweet spot where your body's regenerative capabilities outpace the aging process. But here's the key insight: these supplements work exponentially better when combined with proper energy cultivation practices.
[Just felt a surge of energy up my spine as I write this—the stack working in harmony with my morning meditation practice...]
The Investment in Optimization
Let's be transparent about costs because biohacking at this level isn't cheap. My current monthly investment is around $350 CAD for the core stack, with optional add-ons bringing it to about $385 CAD. Is it worth it? For me, absolutely. The cognitive clarity, energy stability, and overall wellbeing improvements justify the investment.
The morning powder alone from VitaminLab runs about $172/month, but it replaces what would otherwise be 15+ separate supplements, each with their own fillers and varying quality levels.
Beyond Supplementation
Remember, supplements are just one piece of the puzzle. This stack works in concert with:
Regular meditation practice (though transcending traditional forms)
Optimized sleep protocols
Strategic fasting
Movement practices
Cold exposure
Tantric energy cultivation
Heart coherence training
[Speaking of which, I should probably wrap this up and get to my morning cold plunge...]
Getting Started
If you're interested in optimizing your own stack, start small. Don't try to copy this protocol exactly—it's highly personalized and the result of years of self-experimentation. Instead:
Begin with the basics (high-quality multivitamin, omega-3s, vitamin D)
Add components one at a time to assess individual effects
Keep detailed notes about your response
Track your HRV as a key integrative biomarker
Work with companies like VitaminLab that prioritize quality and customization
Always prioritize heart coherence and inner peace over material optimization
Remember that stress negates even the most advanced biohacking protocol
The Unification of Science and Spirit
What excites me most isn't just the current stack, but where this field is heading. We're on the cusp of more personalized approaches based on genetic data, real-time biomarkers, and AI-driven optimization. The intersection of ancient wisdom (like adaptogenic herbs) with modern science is creating unprecedented opportunities for human optimization.
Yet as we advance, I'm reminded of what I discovered in my spiritual journey—the watcher and the commentator can dissolve into One. Similarly, the false divide between materialistic biohacking and spiritual practice is dissolving. They aren't separate paths—they're complementary aspects of the same journey toward embodied awakening.
The body isn't something to be transcended or merely optimized—it's the vehicle through which consciousness experiences itself. Honoring it with both scientific precision and spiritual reverence is the path I've found to create results that leave kickboxing instructors speechless.
[The stack has fully kicked in now, and I can feel that familiar state of flow emerging. Time to channel this energy into the day...]
What aspects of biohacking interest you most? Have you found the connection between inner practices and physical optimization? I'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments.
Until next time, keep bending light and hacking minds.
Cian