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Best Biohacking Books

Topic List25 books curated68 recommendations total

Biohacking books, including titles recommended by Vinod Khosla, Joe Rogan and Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Most recommended here: Why We Sleep, Lifespan and Breath.

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Where to start: Biohacking Books recommended most often

Recommended books, ranked by how many of the 42 people behind this list recommended each one.

  1. 1Why We Sleep27 recommendations · recommended by Vinod Khosla, Rhonda Patrick and Keith Rabois
  2. 2Lifespan15 recommendations · recommended by Vinod Khosla, Jason Fried and Terrance McArthur
  3. 3Breath10 recommendations · recommended by Joe Rogan, Geoffrey Miller and Keith Rabois
  4. 4The 4Hour Body6 recommendations · recommended by Money Mustache
  5. 5The Oxygen Advantage4 recommendations · recommended by David Allen and Laird Hamilton
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Book cover for “Why We Sleep”
Why We Sleep

Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

27 recommendations

Recommended by Vinod Khosla, Rhonda Patrick, Keith Rabois and 22 others

Book Summary

The book reads like an engaging, urgent lecture from a sleep evangelist, blending accessible science with alarming anecdotes. Its strength is the deep dive into how sleep shapes memory, health, and creativity, making a strong case for its non-negotiable importance. The downside: tone can become preachy and overdrawn, with some claims feeling overstated, leaving you either inspired to protect your slumber or weary of the relentless doom-mongering.

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Book cover for “Lifespan”
Lifespan

Why We Age—and Why We Don't Have To

15 recommendations

Recommended by Vinod Khosla, Jason Fried, Terrance McArthur and 6 others

Description

"Reveals incredible scientific breakthroughs about aging and ways we can slow down, or even reverse, the process." - Vinod Khosla

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Breath

The New Science of a Lost Art

10 recommendations

Recommended by Joe Rogan, Geoffrey Miller, Keith Rabois and 6 others

Description

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER No matter what you eat, how much you exercise, how skinny or young or wise you are, none of it matters if you're not breathing properly.There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out,…

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No coverThe 4Hour Body
The 4Hour Body

An Uncommon Guide to Rapid FatLoss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman

6 recommendations

Recommended by Money Mustache

Description

"Has allowed me to gain or maintain muscle with only two short workouts per week." - MMM

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Book cover for “The Oxygen Advantage”
The Oxygen Advantage

Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques to Help You Become Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter

4 recommendations

Recommended by David Allen and Laird Hamilton

Description

A simple yet revolutionary approach to improving your body’s oxygen use, increasing your health, weight loss, and sports performance—whether you’re a recovering couch potato or an Ironman triathlon champion. With a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Dr.

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Book cover for “Life on the Edge”
Life on the Edge

The Coming of Age of Quantum Biology

2 recommendations

Recommended by Vinod Khosla

Description

New York Times bestseller Life on the Edge alters our understanding of our world's fundamental dynamics through the use of quantum mechanics.Life is the most extraordinary phenomenon in the known universe; but how did it come to be Even in an age of cloning and artificial…

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Book cover for “Becoming a Supple Leopard”
Becoming a Supple Leopard

The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance (2nd Edition)

1 recommendation

Recommended by Geoffrey Miller

Book Summary

Becoming a Supple Leopard reads like a detailed movement manual: lots of step-by-step drills, troubleshooting cues, and photo sequences aimed at mobility and self-maintenance. Its useful part is practical specificity — clear tutorials for joint positioning, breathing, and mobility work that athletes and coaches can put into practice. Its main limitation is tone and density: frequent technical jargon and repetitious instruction make some stretches of the book feel exhaustive or preachy rather than breezy.

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Book cover for “Body by Science”
Body by Science

A Research Based Program to Get the Results You Want in 12 Minutes a Week

1 recommendation

Recommended by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Description

"I owe a lot to this book." - Nassim Taleb

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Super Human

The Bulletproof Plan to Age Backward and Maybe Even Live Forever

1 recommendation

Recommended by Brendon Burchard

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No coverThe Complete Guide to Fasting
The Complete Guide to Fasting

Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, AlternateDay, and Extended Fasting

1 recommendation

Recommended by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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No coverKeto Diet
Keto Diet

Your 30Day Plan to Lose Weight, Balance Hormones, Boost Brain Health, and Reverse Disease

Description

From the author of the national bestseller Eat Dirt, a 30day plan including more than 80 delicious recipes to burn fat, fight inflammation, and reverse disease using the keto diet. Today, the ketogenic diet is the world's fastest growing diet, and with good reason.

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No coverActivate Your Vagus Nerve
Activate Your Vagus Nerve

Unleash Your Body's Natural Ability to Heal

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No coverBiohacker's Handbook
Biohacker's Handbook

Upgrade Yourself and Unleash Your Inner Potential

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Boundless

Upgrade Your Brain, Optimize Your Body & Defy Aging

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No coverEMFD
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No coverEpipaleo Rx
Epipaleo Rx

The Prescription for Disease Reversal and Optimal Health

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No coverHead Strong
Head Strong

The Bulletproof Plan to Activate Untapped Brain Energy to Work Smarter and Think Fasterin Just Two Weeks

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No coverIntro to Biohacking
Intro to Biohacking

How To Be Smarter, Stronger, and Happier

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No coverJust Breathe
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No coverMetabolic Autophagy
Metabolic Autophagy

Practice Intermittent Fasting and Resistance Training to Build Muscle and Promote Longevity

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No coverThe Biohacker's Guide to Upgraded Energy and Focus
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No coverThe Biohacking Manifesto
The Biohacking Manifesto

The Scientific Blueprint For A Long, Healthy And Happy Life Using Cutting Edge AntiAging And Neuroscience Based Hacks

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No coverThe Bulletproof Diet
The Bulletproof Diet

Lose Up to a Pound a Day, Reclaim Energy and Focus, Upgrade Your Life

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No coverThe NonTinfoil Guide to EMFs

Recommended Biohacking Books by Vinod Khosla

Vinod Khosla recommends 3 books on this list. See all book recommendations by Vinod Khosla

Recommended Biohacking Books by Geoffrey Miller

Geoffrey Miller recommends 2 books on this list. See all book recommendations by Geoffrey Miller

Recommended Biohacking Books by Jason Fried

Jason Fried recommends 2 books on this list. See all book recommendations by Jason Fried

Biohacking Books: common questions

What are the most recommended biohacking books?
Why We Sleep, Lifespan and Breath are the most recommended biohacking books on BookMentions, ranked by how many people recommended them.
Who recommends biohacking books?
Vinod Khosla, Geoffrey Miller, Jason Fried and Joe Rogan are among the people who recommend books on this list. Each name links to their full set of book recommendations.
Which of these biohacking books should I read first?
Why We Sleep is the most recommended here with 27 recommendations, which makes it the safest place to start.

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