Who is Intake for?
If you snore, have trouble sleeping, wake up with a dry mouth, or want to boost your workouts — try Intake. Trust us. Actually, we considered ourselves pretty good at breathing through our nose—until we tried Intake, and realized there was a whole world of air out there that we didn’t even know we were missing. But if you do have a history of allergies, sinus infections, a deviated septum, or anything that makes it difficult for you to breathe, Intake may help greatly.
Do the magnets go inside your nose?
Yikes! This is America, not Dante’s Inferno. Intake sits comfortably on the outside of your nose. The magnets are secured on the ends of the reusable Band, and the breathing Tabs (which contain the steel disk the magnet attaches to) are designed to adhere to the outer skin on your nose, just above each nostril. Check out our Application video. This product is simple, straightforward, and delivers precisely what it promises—no fancy bells or whistles, just a reliable solution that does the job well. This is something that's easy to use and doesn't require a lot of setup or configuration. It should be affordable, too, without sacrificing quality or performance. Simply put, You're looking for a perfect product that does the job without any unnecessary frills or gimmicks. If you’ve searched high and low for a nose-breathing solution and had to settle for sticking something up your nose, don’t worry: Intake is comfortable and noninvasive.
Is this another snake oil gimmick?
Intake is a simple, straightforward product that delivers precisely what it promises. No fancy bells or whistles, just a reliable solution that does the job well. It's easy to use and doesn't require a lot of setup or configuration. It's affordable without sacrificing quality or performance. Simply put, this is a perfect product that does the job without any unnecessary frills or gimmicks.
Will it help my snoring?
Our users say it’s “life changing”
Intake was designed to hold up to the most intense workouts and conditions, and that’s what makes it SO effective for nightly wear. Our two part system and size range means your nose will be held open more than you’ve ever felt, and it will stay that way until you take it off. Not only has it been described by our Members as “life changing”, it has also been said to save marriages. We stand by our product. If you’re not happy with it within the first 30 days of use we will give you your money back.
What about for my workouts?
Nose breathing during activity is more important than you may think. Nose breathing has been proven to boost oxygen absorption, lower your heart rate, optimize performance, and so much more. Intake is suitable for the vast majority of sports, activities, and training regimens. We designed Intake specifically with both athletes and the average gym-goer in mind, and we’re happy to say that we hold up exceptionally well for everything from football to yoga to motocross. The only sports that might compromise Intake’s wear time are those with substantial facial contact, such as grappling or boxing, and water sports. To learn more about the importance of nose breathing, we recommend checking out our science page or simply googling "the importance of nose breathing". You may be surprised how much you learn about why it's so essential to your health!
Why Nasal Breathing?
Breathing exclusively through your nose has been scientifically proven to be superior to breathing through your mouth, particularly during strenuous exercise. So why have we all heard “in through the nose, out through the mouth” (also, why do we all still breathe through our mouths anyway)? Because, for most people, exclusively nose-breathing during increased heart rates wasn’t possible before Intake. During sharp nasal inhales, our nostrils suck themselves shut, making comfortable and sustainable breathing extremely difficult. Intake keeps your nose open, ensuring you can breathe deeply without strain, giving you access to all the oxygen you need. It’s a humble improvement on human evolution, if we do say so ourselves.
What's the cost difference?
Because we are better. It’s pretty obvious — Nasal Strips are basically bandaids. They’re flimsy, single use, and since you’re here reading this you probably agree… they don’t work that well. Intake is made from high quality Nylon-12 plastic, neodymium magnets, triple layered medical grade adhesive, and includes a case, applicator, multiple band sizes, and an optional subscription for even greater savings. Even with these huge differences — If you’re on our subscription plan you’re only spending a couple more cents per use.
Why magnets?
The magnetic aspect of Intake is simply the best way we could find for the product to hold on to the nose without being a single strip (like a common nasal strip). We tried velcro and all sorts of things to keep the rigid band stuck on the nose, but we found that it's actually vital to use magnets. The two magnets on the end of the band attract to the dome shaped disc inside the Tab creating two points of contact on either side of your nose. This allows the magnets to hold tight, while creating a sort of 'floating' property about the Band. The nose moves a lot more than you may realize, so we needed the Tabs to stay stuck while the Band was able to 'float' on top of them. Trust us- we put a lot of thought into this little thing!
How Intake helps
I breathe pretty well, would this still help?
YES! In fact, most of us at Intake breathe well through our noses without aid—and we’ve seen such a big difference while using Intake that we can’t imagine exercising without it. Here’s what we’ve learned: even a physiologically perfect nose isn’t able to deliver enough oxygen to the body on its own during increased heart rates, so you won’t be able to reap the full benefits of nasal breathing without a nasal dilator. We designed Intake to open your nose to its widest capacity, and keep it open, so if you’ve tried traditional nasal dilators and not found much of a difference, Intake could be an especially good option for you. To learn more, please visit our Science Page.
Color options
We are delighted to inform you that we have recently launched a pure white Band, in addition to our classic black version. Our initial design was inspired by the non-reflective quality of Eye Black used by football and baseball players. However, we have received numerous requests for more color options and plan to introduce more in the future. We are grateful for the positive feedback we received from our Kickstarter backers during a test run. Be sure to follow us @Intakebreathing or keep up with our newsletter for upcoming updates, as we continue to innovate and improve our product offerings.
