Join the club for FREE to access the whole archive and other member benefits.

Quantified Self Blog Posts

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM
02-May-2024

Monitoring my blood glucose response with a Freestyle Libre 3 CGM

What can continuous glucose monitor graphs tell you about your diet?

Measuring the hallmarks of ageing – how can you track the underlying causes of ageing?
27-Mar-2024

Measuring the hallmarks of ageing – how can you track the underlying causes of ageing?

What consumer tests are available to check your hallmarks of ageing and how they're impacting your body?

Jinfiniti NMN Supplements Personal Case Study
28-Apr-2023

Jinfiniti NMN Supplements Personal Case Study

A good jump in NAD levels and grip strength during this one month trial, but not everything improved

Spermidine review – Primeadine tested a for 1 month
31-Mar-2023

Spermidine review – Primeadine tested a for 1 month

What is the impact on physical biomarkers from taking spermidine supplements?

NR Supplements Personal Case Study
22-Dec-2021

NR Supplements Personal Case Study

2 month trial of nicotinamide riboside NAD booster Tru Niagen

Jinfiniti NAD Test Review
16-Jul-2021

Jinfiniti NAD Test Review

I try out Jinfiniti's intracellular NAD test and explain more about NAD+

Carbiotix Gut Health Test Review
14-May-2021

Carbiotix Gut Health Test Review

Discover who is winning the battle between your good and bad bacteria

NMN Supplements Personal Case Study
02-Sep-2020

NMN Supplements Personal Case Study

My N-of-1 trial of NMN capsules for a month

How to track your temperature to spot coronavirus
14-Apr-2020

How to track your temperature to spot coronavirus

Fever is a key symptom of covid-19 – what is it, and how to spot its onset? Includes free Excel template to track and chart your temperature.

SkinVision App Review – Instant Spot/Mole Assessment
19-Feb-2020

SkinVision App Review – Instant Spot/Mole Assessment

Provides an early warning or peace of mind – good value for money either way

Blood Iron Test Comparison
05-Mar-2019

Blood Iron Test Comparison

Review of different types of blood iron tests and kits available in the UK

Reducing Fat Percentage - diet v exercise
11-Feb-2019

Reducing Fat Percentage - diet v exercise

Low body fat percentage doesn't need a low fat diet

Christmas is coming, and my blood pressure is going up!
21-Dec-2018

Christmas is coming, and my blood pressure is going up!

I don’t know if it’s a coincidence, or the magic of Christmas, but every Q4 my blood pressure starts to rise again!

Bluecrest Health Screening Review
20-Dec-2018

Bluecrest Health Screening Review

In summary, it was an efficient and reasonable value physical check-up

All round health trackers for under £100
13-Dec-2016

All round health trackers for under £100

A review of 3 leading fitness bands and how the monitor activity, sleep and inactivity

Daily weight fluctuations… or "I sh!t a pound"!
15-Feb-2016

Daily weight fluctuations… or "I sh!t a pound"!

Weight slowly increases through the day - with spikes after meals (with corresponding lowered fat percentage)

Machine controls human - next step an app to define yourself
27-Jan-2015

Machine controls human - next step an app to define yourself

EnteroMedics announces FDA Approval of its electronic device that disrupts the signal between the stomach and the brain