Countertop water filter
A filter unit on the kitchen counter, sitting between the tap and the glass
A unit that sits on the counter and runs tap water through carbon, and in some models a reverse osmosis membrane, before you drink it. People buy one for chlorine taste, for lead in old pipes, or after reading about microplastics and wanting a single variable handled. What actually comes out depends on the cartridge, so the useful order is a local water report first and a filter certified for what it shows second.
People on record
Sorted by strength of stance
Does it: documented as part of their own routine. Recommends: explicitly advises other people to do it. Discusses: covered it substantively without clear personal adoption; this can include criticism or disagreement.
Neuroscientist · Huberman Lab
Has run a Rorra countertop system in his kitchen for almost a year, by his own account. The claim comes from a sponsor read on his show, and Rorra is a Huberman Lab sponsor.
Source: Huberman Lab: Using Red Light to Improve Metabolism & the Harmful Effects of LEDs, Dr. Glen Jeffery- Rhonda PatrickDoes it
Biomedical scientist · FoundMyFitness
Berkey gravity filtration has been her setup, and she says it takes out BPA, PFAS, phthalates and some microplastics. She is now moving to a Crystal Quest whole-house reverse osmosis system, chosen for stainless steel tanks instead of plastic ones and a remineralization filter.
Source: FoundMyFitness: limiting microplastic exposure
Aimed at the same thing
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Continuous glucose monitor
Arm sensor showing your blood glucose response to food in real time
On record from 6 of 62 tracked people: 4 do it, 2 have discussed it - Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.
Red light therapy device
Red and near-infrared panels used on skin, hair and joints
On record from 6 of 62 tracked people: 4 do it, 2 have discussed it - Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.
Oura Ring
Ring-worn sleep and readiness tracker
On record from 5 of 62 tracked people: 2 do it, 3 have discussed it - Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.
Barbell
The loadable bar behind squats, deadlifts, presses and cleans
On record from 2 of 62 tracked people: 1 does it, 1 recommends it - Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.
High-speed blender
A motor strong enough to break down whole vegetables, seeds and skins
On record from 2 of 62 tracked people: 2 do it - Gear$$$Mid: Roughly $50 to $500, or up to $50/month.
Our Place cookware
Nonstick pans sold on the claim that the coating contains no PFAS
On record from 2 of 62 tracked people: 2 do it
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