The patented Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner is a cutting edge testing tool that non-invasively measures carotenoid levels in living tissue, providing an immediate indication of a person’s overall antioxidant levels. This empowers individuals to make improvements to their diet and lifestyle and helps them make an informed decision on which supplements are properly formulated to impact their antioxidant health.

This technology was born over two decades ago in the very same University of Utah laboratories where the world’s first artificial heart was developed. It started with a four-foot argon laser — a groundbreaking, Nobel Prize-winning technology that allowed scientists to measure carotenoid levels in the body, non-invasively and within seconds.

That innovation has evolved significantly. From the original lab-based prototype to today’s compact S2 and S3 devices, the technology has now delivered more than 25 million scans across 15 million individuals, generating over 100 million data points on global nutritional trends.

The Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner is a science-led tool, developed by doctors and physicists in 2003 at a leading U.S. research university. It measures the concentration of carotenoids — powerful plant-based compounds — in the skin, which serve as a reliable indicator of your carotenoid intake from diet and supplementation.

By simply placing your hand in front of a safe, low-energy blue light, the Scanner provides you with a Skin Carotenoid Score. This number empowers you to make informed, practical changes to your lifestyle and nutrition — and track your progress over time.

The Scanner is a motivational tool, helping you to understand how well your body is absorbing the carotenoids found in colourful fruits and vegetables — or in targeted nutritional support.

Backed by 18 international patents, over 180 white papers and 110 clinical studies, this technology is changing the way we approach supplementation — offering measurable wellness that puts the power of nutrition in your hands.

What does your Scanner score mean?

Depending on your dietary habits, supplementation and the capacity of your body to absorb carotenoids, your individual SCS may vary. Once you know your SCS, it is time to improve it by doing the following:

• Act on your diet by eating at least 5 to 10 servings of carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables each day.

• Take care of yourself by applying a healthy dietary lifestyle.

• Supplement with the Scanner certified products, Lifepak+, JVi, MultiBeauty and Collagen+. They are certified to help provide your body with an adequate amount of carotenoids.

SCS CERTIFIED PRODUCTS

The patented Pharmanex BioPhotonic Scanner is the world's unique immediate, noninvasive method of measuring overall carotenoid activity. These Pharmanex products are guaranteed to raise your Scanner score.

How does the Scanner measure carotenoids?

Developed using the science of Raman Spectroscopy, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 to Sir C.V. Raman, the scanner uses a safe, low-energy blue light to assess the presence of carotenoids in the tissue. Carotenoids are powerful antioxidants ( pigment) found in fruits and vegetables and their presence in the skin is a direct indicator of the body’s ability to fight oxidative stress—one of the key factors in aging and many chronic conditions. The more colourful fruits and vegetables you eat, the more carotenoids you give to your body, the higher your SCS will be. For example : Beta-Carotene , Lutein and Lycopene

Why the BioPhotonic Scanner Stands Out:

• Fast & Painless: Less than a minute with a simple hand scan.

• Scientifically Proven: Built on Nobel Prize-winning technology.

• Instant Results: Provides an immediate Skin Carotenoid Score (SCS).

• Customized Wellness Insights: Helps tailor lifestyle, dietary and supplement recommendations to boost cellular health.

• Track Progress: Regular scans empower clients to monitor and improve their antioxidant levels over time.

The combination of these products has proven to be truly revolutionary technology. It’s the first and only company to offer consumers an exclusive way to measure how well their supplements are working. This changed the way consumers look at their health and quality of life.