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Focused answers to specific questions about antioxidants, skin carotenoids, and the Prysm ecosystem. For comprehensive guides, see the in-depth pages linked from each article.
What Is an Antioxidant Score?
A quick, direct answer to one of the most common questions people search before ever hearing of Prysm.
What Are Skin Carotenoids?
The dietary pigments behind most non-invasive antioxidant measurement — explained simply.
Can You Measure Antioxidants in Your Body?
Direct, whole-body antioxidant measurement isn't really a thing yet — here's what is possible.
What Is a Carotenoid Scanner?
How light-based devices estimate carotenoid levels without a blood draw.
What Does a Prysm Score Measure?
Scoped clearly: what's in scope, and what isn't.
How Does Prysm iO Work?
The scan takes about 15 seconds and uses 700,000+ measurements — here's what actually happens.
What Foods Are High in Carotenoids?
A practical list of carotenoid-rich foods, and why variety matters more than any single item.
Can Diet Change Your Skin Carotenoid Score?
Yes — but not overnight. Here's the realistic timeline.
How Long Can Skin Carotenoid Levels Take to Change?
Setting realistic expectations for how quickly a score can move.
What Does Prysm Certified Mean?
A short primer — full certification criteria live on the dedicated page.
Antioxidant Scanner vs. Blood Test
Two different tools for two different jobs — how they compare.
Why Tracking Changes Can Matter More Than One Score
The case for trend lines over single numbers.