A clever band. The same important questions.
Magnetic bands offer a different way to hold the nose open. A different design still needs its own evidence.
How the idea works
An external band connects to adhesive tabs on the sides of the nose. The band provides support; the tabs hold it in place.
We found no independent study showing a magnetic band reduces snoring.
What we checked
Intake’s own blog describes a study by a sleep-tracking company: three weeks without the band, three with it. It doesn’t say how many people took part, relies mostly on self-reports, and didn’t measure snoring. It hasn’t been published as a study.
In the US, Intake offers a 90-day money-back guarantee, but trial kits where you only paid shipping can’t be returned. Refill tabs are sold by subscription. We haven’t checked terms in other countries.
The questions to ask
- Does the study test this exact product, or a different nasal device?
- Does it measure snoring, or only airflow?
- How many replacement tabs will you need each month?
- What happens if the adhesive doesn’t agree with your skin?
Original sources & their limits
- Intake: official trial-kit page ↗
Manufacturer information. Not independent evidence of effectiveness.
- Intake: return policies (US) ↗
90-day money-back guarantee; trial kits where you only paid shipping can’t be returned. US terms; other markets not checked.
- Intake blog: “What SleepScore Labs discovered about nasal strips for sleep” ↗
Company blog, not a published study. Three weeks without, three weeks with; number of people not stated; mostly self-reported outcomes; snoring was not measured.
- Nasal dilators for sleep apnoea: systematic review (2016) ↗
Read. 14 studies, 147 people with sleep apnoea. No significant change in breathing events, oxygen levels or snoring index. Small, varied studies.
Sources checked 26 Oct 2026.