This week Samsung presented three new mobile phones and two models of its eighth edition of smart watches: the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Classic version. While many of its characteristics have not changed compared to previous generations, True innovation is in its Bioactive Sensors System and its metrics. In particular, the new antioxidant index or, in a nutshell, an evaluation of how we age. Is this possible?
One of the key aging factors is oxidative stress. Basically, as we live (that the body works), they are released in the oxidizing body, also called free radicals. Are Chemical substances are very reactive and oxidize cells (such as iron when oxidized)causing cell damage, which causes aging.
Logically, certain life habits can accelerate this process, such as alcohol consumption, tobacco, exposure to UV rays, stress or lack of sleep. Luckily, oxidants have their nemesis: antioxidants, those responsible for slowing down this process.
Surprisingly, some of the antioxidants more powerful are vitamin C, vitamin E and other amino acids present in many foods. In this way, we can know if we are fighting aging properly by measuring our intake of these foods. But for this we have to go to the doctor. Or not?
That is precisely what Samsung has achieved with his new sensor: Measure carotenoids in the skin to evaluate the general levels of antioxidants in the body. Carotenoids are compounds similar to the aforementioned vitamins and our defense line against aging.
The system uses the light reflected by the skin (reflection spectroscopy) of A specific way to evaluate the level of these carotenoidssimilar to how the SPO2 sensor measures blood oxygen levels. But is this scientifically proven method and how precise is it?
The answer that affirmative. Measure carotenoids so much In blood samples and skin (by precisely, reflection spectroscopy) are methods scientifically proven to evaluate general health in humans.
“Carotenoid levels in the skin are correlated with blood carotenoid concentrations and can serve as an alternative indicator to evaluate carotenoid levels in the body, thus reducing the need for blood concentration measurements – explains A study -. Skin carotenoid levels can be measured by optical methods And, once the equipment is available, the costs associated with these measurements are minimal. In addition, the measurement process is fast, which makes it appropriate for large population studies, such as epidemiological research. ”
Thus, the Galaxy Watch 8 is the first popular device able to measure the concentration of a chemical compound in the body in an invasive wayquite accurately and without the need to go to the doctor … All this always pointing out that it is not a medical device.
That said, it is incredible Be able to check our antioxidant level in just five secondIf the results are a scientifically proven measure, to evaluate our aging. And do something about it.