Please read these critical safety instructions thoroughly before attempting or scheduling any high-intensity biohacking routines.
1. General Educational Disclaimer
All information, atomic actions, blueprints, and schedule templates presented on Protocols are for educational, informational, and self-organization purposes only. They do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or personalized treatment.
2. Breathwork & Cyclic Hyperventilation Safety
⚠️ ABSOLUTE PROHIBITION: Advanced breathwork involving hyperventilation or extended breath retention (such as the Wim Hof Method or cyclic hyperventilation) MUST NEVER be performed in or near water (baths, pools, oceans), in the shower, while operating machinery or driving, or while standing up. Shallow-water blackouts can be fatal. Always practice seated on the floor or lying down.
3. Thermal Stress (Cold Plunges & High-Heat Saunas)
Deliberate cold water immersion (below 15°C) and dry sauna exposure (above 80°C) induce rapid catecholamine surges and severe blood pressure fluctuations. Individuals with cardiac conditions, uncontrolled hypertension, Raynaud's syndrome, or pregnant individuals must obtain explicit medical clearance.
4. Dietary & Supplementation Adjustments
Compounds such as creatine, electrolytes, high-dose glycine, or adaptogens can interact with prescription pharmaceuticals. Always consult a licensed healthcare practitioner prior to altering your nutritional or supplementation regimen.
5. Not a Medical Device
Protocols is not a medical device within the meaning of EU MDR 2017/745 or FDA regulations, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, monitor, or prevent any disease or medical condition. The app is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, examinations, or therapy. If you experience health symptoms, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
6. Sources & Evidence Basis
Every health claim in Protocols — in the iOS app and in this web version — cites its source. The complete bibliography of 96 sources, grouped by evidence tier (from systematic reviews, RCTs and public health agency fact sheets, through peer-reviewed studies and medical society guidance, to method authors’ official pages), is published at Sources & Evidence. No source sits behind a paywall and none is gated by a subscription. A cited source does not mean a given protocol is appropriate for you — only a clinician can determine that.
