Insights
What Does a Prysm Score Measure?
Key Facts
- Reflects
- Skin carotenoid level at time of scan
- Does not reflect
- Overall health or disease status
- Best interpreted as
- One point in an ongoing trend
A Snapshot, Not a Verdict
Because skin carotenoid levels are influenced by recent diet, skin tone, and normal day-to-day variation, a single Prysm Score is best treated as a snapshot rather than a fixed rating. The same person can see modest variation between scans taken close together.
Scope of the Measurement
The score is specific to skin carotenoids — it doesn't capture every dietary antioxidant, and it isn't a substitute for medical testing or professional health advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my score change between two scans?
Short-term variation is normal and can reflect diet, hydration, or measurement conditions. Look for a trend across several scans rather than reacting to any single change.
Is there an ideal Prysm Score?
[VERIFY: needs official guidance on score ranges]. Scores are individual, so comparing your own trend over time is generally more useful than targeting a specific universal number.