The Lumen metabolism tracker is a product for measuring metabolism,[1] developed and marketed by MetaFlow Ltd., d.b.a. Lumen.[2]
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| Developer(s) | Lumen (tech company) |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2018 |
| Type | health and wellness tech company |
| Website | lumen |
Overview
editLumen is a health and wellness technology company founded in 2018 by twin sisters Merav and Michal Mor.[3] The company specializes in providing personalized nutrition insights through a handheld device that measures metabolism via breath analysis. Lumen's headquarters are located in Tel Aviv, with additional offices in New York and London. The company's core mission is to empower individuals to improve their metabolic health by offering real-time, personalized recommendations.
Lumen received initial funding through a combination of venture capital investments[4] and a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo.[5]
Lumen held another fundraising round in 2022, securing $62 million.[6]
Technology
editLumen's technology is based on the concept of metabolic flexibility, which refers to the body's ability to switch between burning carbohydrates and fats for fuel. The device measures the concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in a user's breath, which helps determine the type of fuel being utilized by the body.
Breath analysis
editAt the core of Lumen's technology is its breath analysis capability. When a user exhales into the device, it measures the CO2 levels in their breath. Higher CO2 levels typically indicate carbohydrate metabolism, while lower levels suggest fat metabolism. This real-time analysis allows users to adjust their nutritional intake to optimize metabolic health.
Scientific validation
editTwo studies conducted in 2021 found that Lumen's device could detect changes in metabolic fuel utilization comparable to those measured by laboratory-standard metabolic carts. Both studies included co-authors employed by MetaFlow Ltd., or who had been scientific advisors to MetaFlow Ltd. [7][8]
References
edit- ^ Song, Victoria (30 June 2023). "Lumen review: a metabolism breathalyzer for the patient". The Verge.
- ^ "Terms of Use | Lumen". www.lumen.me. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Inspirational Woman: Michal Mor". WeAreTechWomen.com.
- ^ "Lumen raises $7M and passes $1M on Indiegogo for its breath-measuring device for weight loss". TechCrunch.
- ^ Orbach, Meir (2019-09-16). "Metabolism Hacking Company Lumen Raises $8.5 Million". CTECH - www.calcalistech.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Heater, Brian (2022-12-01). "Lumen raises $62M for its handheld weight loss hardware". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- ^ Lorenz, Kent Arnold; Yeshurun, Shlomo; Aziz, Richard; Ortiz-Delatorre, Julissa; Bagley, James Robert; Mor, Merav; Kern, Marialice (2021-05-17). "A Handheld Metabolic Device (Lumen) to Measure Fuel Utilization in Healthy Young Adults: Device Validation Study". Interactive Journal of Medical Research. 10 (2): e25371. doi:10.2196/25371. PMC 8167606. PMID 33870899.
- ^ Roberts, Justin; Dugdale-Duwell, Dirk; Lillis, Joseph; Pinto, Jorge Marques; Willmott, Ash; Yeshurun, Shlomo; Mor, Merav; Souren, Tjeu (2023). "The efficacy of a home-use metabolic device (Lumen) in response to a short-term low and high carbohydrate diet in healthy volunteers". Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 20 (1): 2185537. doi:10.1080/15502783.2023.2185537. ISSN 1550-2783. PMC 9987730. PMID 36862060.