Photo courtesy of Bambi Young.
The former TV host shares how her biohacking journey led her to develop a product made for any lifestyle
Similar to household chefs tweaking their recipes to match the changes in their tastes and diets, biohackers have experimented with their routines to find what suits the unpredictable changes in their sleeping habits and metabolisms. For both types of people, it all comes down to creating a lifestyle that adapts just as much as its user.
For TV host-turned-entrepreneur Bambi Del Rosario-Young, her experiences through biohacking, coupled with her roots in the field of food science, have allowed her to discover her own means to take care of herself from the inside. Through this, she founded Smarter Dose, a collagen-forward food supplement she now shares with those who aim to find a product that works for their lifestyle.
From Within
Del Rosario-Young has remained curious about both food and chemistry since discovering her appreciation for the latter as a subject in high school. She later combined her interest in both fields to aid in the family business, Icebergs, a popular frozen dessert chain in Manila. She shares, “I believe my biggest contribution to our business was studying Food Science at Penn State University, USA which led me to manufacturing our own ice cream for Icebergs that our patrons are now enjoying when they dine with us.”
By 2020, the entrepreneur began experimenting with biohacking by trying various kinds of supplements as a means to personalize her self-care. After sharing her findings with her peers, Del Rosario-Young found herself having the desire to create her own product that can apply to any lifestyle and with any beverage.
A Balanced Dose
According to the founder of the supplement, Smarter Dose was created for convenience while ensuring its health benefits remain at the forefront. The collagen-infused blend was made to be flavorless, allowing the supplement to blend seamlessly with its user’s beverage of choice. Co-developed with Korean R&D scientists, the Smarter Dose Collagen 5 blends its Marine Collagen, Hyaluronic Acid, Prebiotics, Vitamin C, and Ceramide ingredients as a way to provide users of the product’s rejuvenating, digestive, and immunity benefits.
When establishing the brand, the internet personality reflects, “In the health and beauty industry, women dominated the field so I felt welcome there. The challenge was being heard since a lot has come before me.” Despite this, the business owner prioritized establishing her brand’s public awareness through the aid of her friends who were willing to create content with her on social media.
Future-Hacking
As a mother, she envisions a future with her daughter’s interests at heart by teaching her to believe in her own potential while advocating for a future that creates equal footing for all genders. “I would like to see more acceptance for women who want to pursue businesses in male-dominated industries—for women to feel empowered to pursue any industry that they deem fit for themselves,” she states.
With Smarter Dose, Del Rosario-Young was able to turn her passion for food and science into a product that also reflects her pursuit of a healthier lifestyle. Her journey with the brand not only serves as a reminder for herself but also as the legacy she wishes to impart to the next generation to lean further into their strengths and to move towards them with grit.
Visit the Smarter Dose website to find more information on the Smarter Dose Collagen 5, and visit the brand’s Facebook and Instagram pages to learn more. The Smarter Dose Collagen 5 is also available in your local Watsons as well as Shopee and Lazada e-commerce platforms.
