I've been planning to do this Hume Health review for a while, but I wanted to wait until I'd used it for six months. During this time, I got three DEXA scans to compare the results to the Hume Health Body Pod scale. According to the manufacturer, the Body Pod correlates within three percent of a DEXA scan. For this Hume Health vs DEXA review, I thought it would be easier to present my thoughts in a video/audio form so I can share it with my podcast audience as well. If you prefer to read it the transcript is below and I'll be updating this page shortly with a written review.
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In this episode I discusses the importance of daily weigh-ins and how they can be a valuable tool for tracking body composition over time. However, just knowing your weigh isn't enough, especially when you're actively working to build muscle and lose fat. I share my thoughts on various body fat scales I've used in the past as well as most recent experience with the Hume Health Scale. Using the three DEXA scans I got during the same time, I compare the accuracy and utility of using a home body composition scale. I also share tips and tricks on how to get the most accurate readings from your Hume Body Pod.
I also provide practical tips for maintaining muscle mass while managing weight, highlighting the significance of protein intake and consistent tracking.
How Accurate is the Hume Health Scale?
The company reports that this scale is the only one approved for medical clinics/ It uses 8 sensors, including a hand held piece to gauge weight, body composition and heart rate each time you step on.
After using this scale well over 6 months now as of April 2025, I can report that it's very accurate when used under the same daily hydration conditions. Ideally, you use the scale right after you wake up and use the bathroom, before consuming any food or liquid. This is the way to get the most consistent results that show your body composition changes over time.
Takeaways
Daily weigh-ins can help maintain consistency in weight management.
Daily weight fluctuations are often due to hydration and diet, not fat gain.
Tracking weight over time reveals trends rather than daily changes.
Body fat scales can provide insights into muscle and fat composition.
The Hume Health Scale offers improved accuracy over traditional scales.
DEXA scans and body fat scales have their own variances in accuracy.
Consistency in measurement conditions is crucial for reliable data.
Prioritizing protein intake is essential for muscle preservation during weight loss.
Regular strength training helps protect muscle mass during calorie deficits.
The Hume Health Scale is a valuable tool for at-home body composition tracking.
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Podcast Transcript
Cheryl McColgan (00:01.262)Hey everyone, welcome to the Heal Nourish Grow podcast. Today I am going to discuss a product that I've been using for a while and this will be a little bit different of a podcast episode, although it will weave in some of the tools that I've used over the years to be consistent. And one of those things is the simple body scale. So I'm one of those weirdos that I weigh every single day. I just look at it as data.
And I really feel like over the years, this is what's helped me be really consistent and not gain or lose too much weight in any one given time. I know a lot of people are not very excited about using a scale or having daily weigh-ins, but I really do think it's a valuable tool if you're a person that can just treat it as data and not allow whatever the number on the scale says to wreck your day, basically.
Because body weight is so dependent really on just day-to-day hydration, whether or not you had a salty meal the night before, that sort of thing.