About us

What is Bioverity?

Health is often spoken of as if it were simple and self-evident, yet in practice it proves elusive. Rather than being a single state, health emerges from the balance of interconnected systems within the body. Understanding what sustains or undermines that balance requires moving beyond reductionist views to consider the interplay of biology, environment, and behaviour.

Bioverity is an independent research group dedicated to addressing a fundamental question: _What is health_? Central to our philosophy is the recognition that no single discipline offers a complete explanation. Our work brings together perspectives across multiple levels of analysis – from molecular biology and genetics, through physiology and bioenergetics, to the broader contexts of evolution and nutrition. Alongside these scientific domains, we also consider the philosophical frameworks of different medical traditions, recognising that each offers insights capable of deepening our inquiry. In essence, we investigate the factors that sustain or disrupt balance, integrating diverse therapeutic perspectives and identifying lifestyle influences that strengthen adaptability, build resilience, and support long-term well-being.

But pursuing this inquiry soon raises another question: what counts as evidence? The term itself is complex, meaning different things to different people. In its broadest sense, evidence provides the substantiation needed to regard a belief as true. Yet in healthcare, competing interpretations – over what counts, how it should be assessed, and who decides – make the picture far less clear.

Our mission

Evidence is not only complex, but also uncertain, constantly evolving, and seldom exhaustive. In the ongoing cycle of knowledge advancement, established ideas often give way to new theories as data accumulate. Unfortunately, outdated or incomplete guidance frequently persists, reinforced by social inertia, entrenched beliefs, and competing interests. Meanwhile, large bodies of evidence and meaningful progress in understanding health often remain overlooked, or dismissed with a reflexive insistence on the need for "more evidence".

Contemporary approaches to evidence-based health care emphasise decisions grounded in the best available evidence, while also taking into account patient preferences, the care context, and professional judgment. Yet for many, health care feels increasingly mechanistic, centred on disease management rather than the whole person, with patient choice too often constrained. Bioverity was created to help narrow the gap between the substantial bodies of evidence that remain under-reported and their clear, accessible dissemination.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to provide people with a cohesive model of health, supported by information that enables decisions to be voluntary, well-informed, and reflective. To achieve this, we follow best practices for synthesising knowledge in line with current methodological standards, while complementing them with a broader perspective.

• Methodical exploration of the scientific literature through a transparent and replicable search strategy, making it clear what has been examined

• Critical appraisal of the available evidence, recognising that not all studies are of equal strength and that sound decisions depend on understanding these differences.

• Clear and accessible presentation of findings, with the underlying data laid out and the strength of the evidence systematically graded.

• Consideration of context and perspective, acknowledging that evidence gains meaning only when examined across different viewpoints and frameworks.

Why we do this

Aylyak (/aɪ'ljæk/) is an untranslatable Bulgarian word used to articulate a particular, sought-after state of mind. Aylyak captures the idea of being supremely relaxed, untroubled by external pressures, and receptive to the delightful aspects of life. For us at Bioverity, this is more than an ideal – it is a lifelong goal.

To be aylyak is not a matter of chance. It requires being at the peak of health and harmony, with a clear mind and a body free of strain. Reaching that state depends on the decisions we make every day – choices that strengthen or undermine our well-being.

We pursue this work because we want those choices, for ourselves and for others, to be informed and reflective rather than left to luck or convention. By developing a clearer model of what sustains resilience and well-being, we aim to help people approach health as a responsibility that can be shaped, cultivated, and enjoyed.