Prysm iO: The Future of Personalized Wellness Tech

When you consume carotenoid-rich foods or supplements, your body absorbs these compounds and stores them in various tissues, including your skin.

Here's why that matters: carotenoids act as frontline defenders against oxidative stress, which occurs when harmful free radicals damage your cells.

This damage accumulates from everyday sources like UV radiation, air pollution, poor diet, inadequate sleep, chronic stress, and even intense exercise.

Think of carotenoids as your body's internal shield. They neutralize free radicals before they can harm your cellular structures, DNA, and proteins.

Higher carotenoid levels have been associated with better overall health outcomes, healthier-looking skin, and improved resilience against environmental stressors.

What makes carotenoids particularly valuable as a health marker is that their levels in your skin reflect your overall dietary quality and antioxidant status.

Unlike a blood test that captures just a moment in time, skin carotenoid levels represent your nutritional patterns over weeks and months.

Low carotenoid levels might indicate that you're not eating enough fruits and vegetables, that your supplements aren't being absorbed effectively, or that your lifestyle factors are depleting your antioxidant reserves faster than you're replenishing them.

By measuring your carotenoid levels with Prysm iO, you're essentially getting a report card on how well your body is protected against oxidative damage—and more importantly, you're gaining actionable insights on how to improve that protection.