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Burning Fat or Carbs? Biohacking my metabolism with Lumen metabolism tra...


What is lumen metabolism tracker? Does lumen actually work to help you lose weight? ▶️ Get your Lumen at $50 off here: https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1035​ ▶️ Please check out my Anti-Aging Guide: https://theaginggames.com/the-aging-g...​ ▶️ More info here: https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1035​ Welcome to The Aging Games, Today I'll be talking about lumen metabolism tracker and how it helps me to Biohack my metabolism. I'm a total nerd when it comes to biohacking. Also a bit obsessive when it comes to diet, exercise and hacking my metabolism. About a month ago I started fasting again so this could not have come at a better time. My Lumen finally arrived. I've been using keto meters and blood sugar monitors for years but this will take hacking to a whole new level. Lumen claims to be the first device to hack your metabolism. By analyzing your metabolic activity from your breath, it gives you personalized dietary recommendations to help your body effectively shift between utilizing fats or carbohydrates as a source of energy. In this way, you can lead a healthier lifestyle and perform better at your workouts according to your own body’s metabolism. Lumen uses a CO2 sensor and flow meter to determine the CO2 concentration in a single breath. This indicates the type of fuel your body is using to produce energy. Lumen uses RER as the core data point to bring the same measurement to a home environment by measuring the CO2 in your breath through the sensor and flow meter, based on the RER metric. Until now, such an RER test could only be performed in clinics and was expensive but Lumen bring such a test in your pocket to output results within minutes. By following the meal plans, Lumen aims to improve your metabolic flexibility, which it describes as “the ability of the human body to switch back and forth between fat and carbohydrates based on their availability. Developing a more flexible metabolism helps you switch between metabolizing carbs and fats effectively so as to achieve your dietary goals. It can improve your insulin sensitivity, stabilize your blood glucose level and burn more fat for energy. It’s a delicate balance that’s achievable through proper management of one’s diet, lifestyle and workouts to lead to an overall better health. All things considered, the Lumen by itself does not hack your metabolism. Rather, it tracks it, while it’s up to you to do the hacking. Nevertheless, as far as a personal, accessible and digital nutritionist goes, the Lumen does a fine job and delivers quite a unique experience.

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