Biohack is an iOS app that scores every meal for longevity. It tracks 23 nutrients linked to healthy aging, provides AI-powered coaching, and helps you eat to live longer. It is made by Buettner Labs LLC.

How does Biohack score meals?

Biohack uses AI to analyze your meal (via photo, text description, or barcode scan) and scores it on a 0 to 10 longevity scale. The score is based on peer-reviewed longevity research and evaluates micronutrients, polyphenols, Omega-3 ratios, and other factors that matter for healthy aging.

What nutrients does Biohack track?

Biohack tracks 23 longevity-relevant nutrients including Omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, Vitamin D, polyphenols, fiber, zinc, selenium, and more. It goes beyond calories and protein to focus on the micronutrients that scientific research links to healthy aging and disease prevention.

How much does Biohack cost?

Biohack offers a 14-day free trial, no credit card required. After that, Biohack Full Access is $12.99/month or $89.99/year. Founding members get 50% off the yearly plan with code FOUNDING50.

How is Biohack different from calorie counters?

Unlike calorie counters that focus on calories and macros, Biohack scores meals for longevity by tracking 23 micronutrients linked to healthy aging. It provides AI coaching that identifies nutrient gaps and recommends specific foods and supplements based on your personal patterns.

Does Biohack work with intermittent fasting?

Yes, Biohack includes a built-in fasting timer that tracks your eating window and shows when autophagy (your body's cellular repair process) kicks in. It integrates fasting with your nutrition data for a complete longevity picture.

What countries is Biohack available in?

Biohack is currently available on the Apple App Store in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Germany. More countries will be added in the future.

Vitamins

Folate (Vitamin B9)

Essential for DNA repair and methylation.

~20% of adolescent girls and women of childbearing age have inadequate folate status

Why it matters for longevity

Folate is critical for DNA synthesis, repair, and methylation, a process that regulates gene expression throughout life. Inadequate folate leads to elevated homocysteine, a marker linked to cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Folate also plays a key role in preventing neural tube defects during pregnancy. Research from the Nurses Health Study linked adequate folate intake to a 20% reduction in colon cancer risk.

How much you need

RDA

400mcg DFE for adults, 600mcg for pregnant women

Optimal

Researchers recommend 400-800mcg daily from food sources like leafy greens. Natural food folate is preferred over synthetic folic acid.

Signs you might be low

Fatigue and weakness
Sore mouth and tongue
Gray hair (premature)
Poor concentration

Best food sources

FoodPer serving

Beef liver (3 oz)215mcg

Lentils, cooked (1 cup)358mcg

Spinach, cooked (1 cup)263mcg

Asparagus (1 cup)262mcg

Black-eyed peas (1 cup)358mcg

Key research

Giovannucci E et al. (1998). Multivitamin use, folate, and colon cancer in women in the Nurses Health Study. Annals of Internal Medicine, 129(7), 517-524.