New advancements include an AI-powered photo scan for food, Apple HealthKit integration for sleep and activity tracking. Additionally, the app features a “Hack My Food” tool for discovering healthy alternatives, fasting guide features and Jan, an AI health coach.
Menlo Park, California-based January AI said its new features help users take control of nutrition and blood sugar. Using the app, they may not need to rely on continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), the company says. January AI said its AI continuously improves the accuracy of its glucose predictions to offer real-time, actionable insights.
The new enhanced meal scanner allows users to snap a picture of their meal and instantly see detailed nutritional information. That includes the foods’ predicted blood sugar impact, based on a wide-ranging database featuring more than 32 million foods.
Users can also learn about their food before they eat and receive personalized recommendations based on individual health goals.
“The photo experience is truly magical,” said Noosheen Hashemi, founder and CEO of January AI. “You can scan complex dishes and the app instantly recognizes the food – distinguishing between a Thai red curry versus an Indian Tikka Masala, for example – it delivers not only the macros but also predicts the potential glucose impact. You can also scan barcodes, look up millions of recipes and menu items from chain and local restaurants. We have the best photo scanner, the largest food database and all the possible modalities for searching and logging foods, successfully competing with other nutritional solutions in the market.
“With January AI, we’re enabling everyone to access real-time metabolic insights and take their health into their own hands.”
