# Energizing Breath Strips Lumos' Mint-Flavored 'Energy Strips' Provide a Shot of Natural Caffeine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breath-strips References: [trndmonitor](https://trndmonitor.com/company-spotlight-lumos-energy-strips/) & [lumosenergystrips](https://www.lumosenergystrips.com/?variant=18579737729) In addition to helping to freshen one's breath with a minty flavor, these breath strips from Lumos offer consumers a fast and efficient way to fuel up. Lumos 'Energy Strips' contain an all-natural dose of caffeine from organic green coffee bean extract, instead of a synthetic source. Each small strip contains about 30 milligrams of caffeine, which is roughly equivalent to the amount that can be found in half a cup of coffee. The product is like a few other [energizing candies, chewing gums and sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-candy) on the market, which quickly dissolve in the mouth to deliver a quick pick-me-up. Since Lumos Energy Strips are easily absorbed by one's cheeks and in the [area under one's tongue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzz-bomb), the caffeine is said to take effect almost immediately as opposed to liquid coffee, which takes time to work through the body's digestive system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Caffeine Products:** Companies could innovate by going for organic sources over synthetic ones for use in caffeinated products. - **Fast and Efficient Energy Sources:** Companies can look to create products that provide fast and efficient energy sources for people who are constantly on the go. - **Innovative Consumption Methods:** Companies could explore innovative consumption methods for caffeine, giving the consumer a quick pick-me-up in whichever way they prefer. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in this industry could innovate by creating products that offer a quick and natural source of energy. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Companies in this industry could develop innovative ways to provide quick-acting sources of energy. - **Fitness and Wellness:** Companies in this industry could incorporate natural, organic sources of energy as a part of their products that promote a healthy lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Caffeinated Mouth Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mouth-spray.md) - [Pouch-Style Caffeine Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-pouches.md) - [Spray-Based Caffeine Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-sprays.md) - [Flavored Supplement Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nustrips.md) - [Energizing Fiber-Rich Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-energy-gummies.md) - [Functional Energy-Boosting Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneak-energy-gummies.md) - [Flavor-Packed Caffeine Pouches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojo-energy-pouches.md) - [Caffeinated Fruity Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focusfuel.md) - [Oral Supplement Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oral-supplement-strips.md)