Biohacking Supplements & Tools

“Healing your brain is part of healing your story.”

Your body has been through a lot—addiction, trauma, stress, or emotional burnout. And while talk therapy and community are essential, sometimes healing also needs to happen at the cellular level. That’s where biohacking comes in.

At TruPaths, we’re not here to sell quick fixes. We’re here to help you feel whole again. That means educating families and individuals about the cutting-edge tools and supplements that can support recovery, reset the nervous system, and rebuild your energy, mood, and focus—gently, safely, and with love.

What Is Biohacking?

Biohacking is the science of optimizing your biology using nutrition, sleep, movement, technology, and supplements to help your body and mind function better. In recovery, this often means:

Restore Depleted Neurotransmitters

Rebuild the brain’s chemical balance to improve mood, motivation, and clarity.

Rebalance the Nervous System

Use data driven tools to shift from stress mode into rest and repair.

Repair Sleep, Energy, and Focus

Support cognitive and physical performance through science-backed strategies.

Reduce Inflammation and Brain Fog

Calm the body and mind by targeting underlying stressors and oxidative damage.

You don’t need to be an expert. You just need the right guidance.

Supplements That Can Support Recovery

Always speak to a licensed provider before starting any supplement. That said, many recovery-friendly programs and wellness centers we feature recommend:

Brain & Mood Support

Omega-3s (EPA/DHA)

Fuel for emotional stability and cognitive clarity

Omega-3s support brain health, reduce inflammation, and play a key role in emotional balance, especially helpful during recovery from substance use or chronic stress.

B Vitamins (B1, B6, B12)

Essential for energy, nerve repair, and mental clarity

These vitamins aid in restoring energy, healing the nervous system, and improving stress resilience, which are often compromised in early recovery.

L-Tyrosine / L-Tryptophan

Support for dopamine and serotonin production

These amino acids are natural precursors to mood-regulating neurotransmitters. They help rebuild motivation, focus, and emotional regulation.

Sleep & Nervous System

GABA / Theanine

Natural calm without sedation

These amino acids help soothe racing thoughts & nervous tension while supporting relaxation without drowsiness, ideal for anxiety-prone individuals in early recovery.

Melatonin

Resets the body's internal sleep-wake clock

Melatonin supports circadian rhythm regulation and is often recommended for those with disrupted sleep cycles due to substance use or emotional dysregulation.

5-HTP

Boosts serotonin and emotional balance

A gentle serotonin precursor, 5-HTP is used to enhance mood, particularly helpful in early sobriety when serotonin levels may be depleted.

Detox & Rebuilding

NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)

Detoxification and craving reduction

This antioxidant supports glutathione production, aids in liver detoxification, and may reduce cravings for substances like alcohol or nicotine.

Probiotics & Prebiotics

Gut-brain support for mood and immunity

By balancing gut flora, these supplements improve digestion, support mental clarity, and boost the immune system, critical during physical rebuilding in recovery.

L-Glutamine

Reduces cravings and supports gut healing

L-Glutamine helps reduce sugar and alcohol cravings while repairing the gut lining, especially after prolonged substance use or stress-related damage.

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Biohacking Tools for Healing & Energy

Sober living programs come in all shapes and sizes:

Red Light Therapy

Improves mood, inflammation, mitochondrial function.

This non-invasive therapy penetrates deep into tissues to support mitochondrial function, reduce pain, and boost mood. Often used for energy, recovery, and brain fog.

Cold Plunge / Cryotherapy

Detoxification, deep relaxation, and pain relief

Gentle heat penetrates tissues to assist detox, soothe inflammation, and activate the parasympathetic system, which promotes rest and recovery.

Infrared Sauna

Retrains brainwave patterns and improves self-regulation

Used to reduce anxiety, ADHD, trauma-related hyperarousal, and sleep disturbances by increasing awareness of brain activity and supporting long-term neuroplastic change.

Neurofeedback or Brain Mapping

Tracks HRV, recovery, and stress data

These tools help monitor biofeedback like heart rate variability, sleep stages, and activity to guide behavior change and optimize healing.

Wearables (Oura, WHOOP, etc.)

Encourages cellular healing and natural energy production

PEMF technology supports deep tissue repair, enhances circulation, and may reduce pain and inflammation, used in physical and emotional recovery programs.

PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field)

Promotes calm, aids digestion and trauma recovery

Stimulation of the vagus nerve activates the body’s natural relaxation response, improving emotional regulation, digestion, and resilience to stress.

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What to Look for in a Program

At TruPaths, we only recommend programs where alternative therapies are:

Rooted in Core Treatment

Integrated alongside clinical care, never used as a marketing gimmick.

Culturally Safe and Trauma-Informed

Sensitive to identity, background, and personal history.

Always Optional, Never Forced

Healing works best when it's invitational, not performative or pressured.

Tailored to the Individual

Responsive to age, gender, identity, and life experience.

Evidence-Inspired, Not Pseudoscience

We highlight approaches that are supported by research or real-world recovery outcomes.

Aligned With Client Values

Respectful of personal beliefs, preferences, and cultural backgrounds.

From the TruPaths Community

Megan R., 32

“I was terrified to start Sober Living, but the team made me feel safe every step of the way. They didn’t just treat the symptoms — they treated me like a human.”