About Burn: The Science of Self-Experimentation
Burn was created around a simple conviction: when it comes to nutrition, energy, and gut health, general averages fail the individual. What makes one person feel energized can trigger bloating, brain fog, or sluggishness in another.
Yet traditional food tracking tools force users into an exhausting routine: weighing every gram of chicken breast, scanning barcodes for 30 minutes a day, and logging calorie numbers that do not tell you how food actually makes your body feel. Most people quit after 10 days, leaving with no lasting insights.
The Burn Philosophy: One Habit. 14 Days. Clear Answers.
Instead of endless lifetime tracking, Burn is built on structured n=1 self-experiments:
- Test one isolated variable at a time: 14 days without added sugar, 14 days dairy-free, or a simple caffeine cutoff time.
- Ultra-fast 20-second check-ins: Log your meals, daily energy, bloating, digestion, and mood without counting calories.
- Before & After Data: Clear comparison charts that prove whether a dietary change actually improved your well-being.
Our Team & Origin
Founded by Ben Baler
Software engineer, biohacking enthusiast, and personal health data explorer. Built out of personal frustration with bulky nutrition apps that prioritize macro numbers over gut health and daily energy.
Clear Medical Boundary & Disclaimers
Burn is an observational tracking tool for personal lifestyle curiosity and wellness habit formation. Burn is not a medical device, diagnostic test, or clinical treatment. We do not provide medical advice or diagnose food allergies or gastrointestinal diseases. If you experience severe symptoms, unexplained weight loss, or suspected acute allergic reactions, always consult a qualified physician or registered dietitian.
Commitment to Privacy
Your health observations belong exclusively to you. We do not sell your personal logs or dietary data to advertisers, health insurers, or third-party data brokers. Burn utilizes industry-standard encryption and transparent consent controls.
Ready to test your first habit?
Download Burn today on iPhone and Android and discover what truly powers your body.