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Biohacking Grows in Israel, But Experts Question Its Longevity Claims
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First reported by Mako · Jun 18, 2026
What happened
Biohacking is spreading in Israel, with practitioners offering expensive personalized longevity plans, retreats and supplements. Supporters say the approach can improve health and even biological age, while doctors quoted in the article say its lifespan claims are unproven.
- 01Biohacking is gaining followers in Israel through labs, retreats, tests and supplements.
- 02Mya Alhallal charges 11,800 shekels for 12 weekly sessions and sells cheaper courses.
- 03Ram Shachter says his biological age is 17 years younger than his real age.
- 04Prof. Eitan Friedman says there is no proof biohacking extends human lifespan.
- 05He warns that supplements, cold baths and many monitoring gadgets are oversold.
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