Dave Asprey

At a glance

• Dave Asprey is an American entrepreneur and author, often called the ‘father of biohacking’. He worked in IT before turning to health.
• He became known for Bulletproof Coffee: coffee blended with butter and MCT oil. In 2013 he founded the company Bulletproof.
• His books include The Bulletproof Diet (2014), Head Strong, Super Human (2019), Fast This Way (2021) and Smarter Not Harder (2023).
• His podcast, first Bulletproof Radio and now The Human Upgrade, is among the best-known health podcasts. With Upgrade Labs he opened centres with devices for recovery and training.
• He says he wants to live to at least 180. Dietitians and scientists criticise many of his claims as pseudoscientific.
• For longevity, he matters as the face of biohacking culture, which appeals to many people but often runs ahead of the evidence.
• Takeaway: start with the free basics — sleep, daylight, movement and good food — before spending money on gadgets or supplements.