Is this science fiction? No. There now is a way.

The BioPhotonic Scanner is a new, breakthrough testing device that safely, easily and non-invasively measures the antioxidant activity in a person's body.

What this means is that for the first time ever individuals can measure the level of free radical protection within their own tissue and do so in an inexpensive, non-invasive way that is totally painless.

What are free radicals?
When we breathe, we take in oxygen and generate free radicals. Free radicals are atoms that have at least one unpaired electron, thus making them unstable and highly reactive.

Free radicals then roam throughout the body causing damage to our cells by stealing stable electron partners from other cells, causing more free radicals, more instability and more damage.

This cell damage can impair our body's ability to fight against illness. Antioxidant nutrients protect against this oxidation by rendering free radicals harmless.

Free radicals are affected by your diet (including supplements and medications), body fat percentage, physical activity, and your exposure to sun, pollution, and cigarette smoke. They are also affected by your genetic ability to absorb carotenoids.

What are antioxidants?
Antioxidants are our body's front line defense against free radicals. Our bodies naturally produce some antioxidant compounds but many must be ingested through our diet. Leafy green vegetables and foods with red, yellow and orange colored pigments are characteristic of foods high in antioxidant nutrients.

How the BioPhotonic Scanner can assist you in free radical protection
The Pharmanex® BioPhotonic Scanner will measure the concentration of carotenoid antioxidants in the skin. Carotenoids are a large and very effective family of antioxidants. By getting a measurement of your carotenoids, you will have an indicator of your total antioxidant protection. You can then take steps to maintain or increase your own antioxidant levels.

How to find out more?
We suggest you begin with reviewing our Frequently Asked Questions page by clicking here.

This Frequently Asked Questions page contains detailed information about the scanner as well as steps you can take to increase your own antioxidant protection.

Also, click on the links on the right hand side of this page for more information, including how to find a location where you and your family can get scanned.