New Biohacks You Haven't Heard Of With Tim Gray

Tim used IP6 to fight a persistent sinus infection that started after a bone sinus lift and while his liver enzymes were elevated after an anti-parasite protocol. He had been recommended it by health coach Justin Maguire. IP6 is naturally found in whole grains, legumes, and nuts, but as a supplement it is a concentrated source that draws iron out through the stool. Tim combined it with daily colostrum powder and found that he didn't catch colds even when people around him were sick. He stopped after three weeks because the sinus improved and he wanted to avoid over-chelation. The mechanism is twofold: as an antioxidant it reduces oxidative stress, and as a metal chelator it binds excess iron that can fuel inflammation and abnormal cell growth. It seems particularly useful for men who tend to accumulate iron and for those with chronic infections where iron may feed pathogens.

Tim has used Qualia Mind for years and recently started layering piracetam. He explains that most nootropics increase acetylcholine levels, but piracetam actually upregulates the receptor density, meaning more of the existing acetylcholine can be used. By providing additional choline (from Qualia) he fuels the receptor upregulation, creating a synergistic effect. The result for him is a state of euphoria, intense focus, and heightened music appreciation – he even says it feels like ‘coming up on something’. He sees it as a superior alternative to modafinil, which he finds jittery, makes him feel not like himself, and ruins sleep. The stack is something he uses when he wants a creative or productive boost. He also mentions that there are many racetams (oxiracetam, aniracetam, etc.) with different potencies, but piracetam is his favourite with Qualia. The stack appears safe for intermittent use; he didn't mention long-term safety concerns but did contrast modafinil’s potential long-term implications.

Tim first saw the Neurosim at Brian Johnson’s event and has since used it for six weeks. He clips it onto the inner ear (the bump inside the ear, likely the anti-tragus or tragus) and runs it for 30 minutes while doing mundane tasks. He noticed that on days he uses it, his sleep is slightly better and his cognitive performance seems improved. The effect on his posture and flexibility was more pronounced: he has always had tight muscles and postural issues, but with the Neurosim he feels more mobile and his spine moves better during workouts. He theorises that most people chronically under-stimulate their vagus nerve because they don’t breathe deeply, stretch properly, or move enough; the device provides a direct electrical nudge to the nerve. The yawning and parasympathetic ‘drop’ he gets is similar to what he experiences after hyperbaric oxygen therapy, though the mechanism is different. The device is non-invasive and not linked to any discomfort if used correctly. Tim emphasises that he’s not being paid and genuinely likes it.

Tim was fighting a recurring sinus issue that began after a bone lateral sinus lift a year earlier. He was also coming off a heavy anti-parasite protocol that had raised his liver enzymes, so he wanted immune support. IP6, according to Tim, creates a form of inositol that inhibits abnormal cell growth and binds excess iron in the gut, drawing it out through the stool. He took it for about three weeks. The day before he was due to stop, he felt the telltale scratch in the back of his throat that usually signals an oncoming illness – but the next morning it was gone. He also noted that people around him were getting sick, but he stayed well. He pairs it with daily colostrum powder for an immune one-two. He cautions that if you have low iron, you should avoid IP6 because of its chelating effect.

Exosomes are tiny vesicles that carry signals between cells, promoting repair and reducing inflammation. Tim hasn’t used the drops himself – he was doing research for a friend – but he discovered reports of good results for glaucoma, which can be driven by sugar metabolism issues and methylation problems. He frames exosome drops as a bandage that can buy time while addressing the root cause (diet, genetics). The logistics are specialised: they must be shipped from a Florida company on dry ice and prescribed by a doctor. Tim suspects they come from a company called Juvexo, which produces purified umbilical-cord-derived exosomes for IV, intranasal, and possibly ocular use. The host, Ben, has a separate piece of information about the drop source that he’ll share offline, suggesting this is a quietly developing area.