Insights
Why Tracking Changes Can Matter More Than One Score
A single antioxidant or Prysm Score is a snapshot influenced by many short-term factors. Tracking the trend across multiple scans, taken under similar conditions, generally gives a far more reliable picture than any one reading.
Key Facts
- Single score
- Snapshot, influenced by short-term factors
- Trend across scans
- More reliable signal
- Best practice
- Compare against your own past scores
The Problem With a Single Number
Any one measurement can be nudged by recent meals, hydration, or measurement conditions. Treating a single score as definitive risks over-reacting to noise rather than a real pattern.
How to Build a Useful Trend
Re-scan periodically under reasonably similar conditions, and look at the direction of travel over time rather than the absolute number on any given day. This is generally the more actionable way to judge whether habits are working.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many scans do I need before a trend is meaningful?
[VERIFY: needs official guidance]. In general, more data points spaced appropriately apart give a clearer signal than just two readings.
Should I worry about one lower-than-usual score?
Not on its own — check whether it's part of a broader pattern across several scans before drawing conclusions.