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I like Samsung's antioxidant index on the Galaxy Watch 8 more than I expected


The Galaxy Watch 8, Classic, and Ultra measure your body's carotenoids through your thumb, but how useful (and accurate) is it?

(Image credit: Michael Hicks / Android Central)Samsung warns that it can take "up to 2 weeks for your antioxidant index to reflect an increased intake of fruits and vegetables," so I knew that eating a boatload of carotenoids wouldn't instantly level me up. Other types, such as flavonoids, polyphenols, and lycopene, are found in a wide range of fruits, vegetables, beans, and teas, and they all help remove the"free radical" molecules that contribute to aging and disease. Get healthyThe Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 uses its BioActive sensor to track several new metrics, including your circadian rhythm for Bedtime Guidance, Vascular Load for heart health and stress, and the aforementioned antioxidant index.

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