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Brain Health, Simplified

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BRAIN HEALTH TESTING

The BrainSpan® test kit is the only FDA-cleared wellness device that combines a blood spot nutritional analysis with an online cognitive test to measure the metrics that matter most for optimizing and protecting the health of your most important asset: your brain.

Brain health, made simple.

PERSONALIZED, VALIDATED, ACTIONABLE

The BrainSpan® test kit is the only FDA-cleared wellness device that combines a blood spot nutritional analysis with an online cognitive test to measure the metrics that matter most for optimizing and protecting the health of your most important asset: your brain.

Our test kits combine the importance of nutrition with the relevance of function.

The Blood Spot Collection

Each test kit includes a dried blood spot collection from which nutrients such as Vitamin D as well as specific fatty acids such as the Omega-3 Index, Omega-6/3 ratio, and % DHA are measured. The nutrients we measure impact the regenerative, inflammatory, and metabolic health of neurons and other cells.

The Online Cognitive Test

Each test kit includes an online, validated cognitive function test which provides scores in five domains of cognitive function: memory, processing speed, attention, cognitive flexibility and executive function.

A simple two-part test you can do from home.

Collect 2-3 drops of blood on a special card. Then use the postage paid return envelope to mail your sample to our CLIA certified lab.

After registering your kit, you will receive access to take a 15-minute cognitive function test. There is no software to download.

Within 3-5 days of receiving your blood spot collection card, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing your personaized report.

Trusted by Leading Healthcare Organizations

Today, many healthcare organizations and individuals trust BrainSpan® for critical health and wellness information around nutrition, lifestyle, and brain health. This enables them to optimize and track the most important factors responsible for longevity but also the quality of life.

Track and improve your scores with ease.

Neurogenesis, or the ability to build new brain cells throughout our life is critically dependent on the level of DHA, an Omega-3 that we measure.

The average ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3 is 25:1 in the Western world. This causes a shift in our cells to produce more pro-inflammatory hormones.

The toxicity referenced here is related to the negative impact caused by excessive dietary carbohydrates and palmitic acid on the neural network.

Your ability to remember and recall information is vital to aging gracefully. As Omega-3 and DHA improve, we see specific areas of memory improve within 3-6 months.

With information bombarding us at a rate never before imagined, the ability to stay focused is critical. This metric is sensitive especially to the ratio of Omega-6 to Omega-3, especially in adults over age 50.

Key to the quality of life and professional success is the ability to quickly and accurately respond to information. With improvements in the Omega-3 index and Vitamin D level, so our processing speed also increases.

Actionable Reports

Recommendation Summary

Every report comes with a summary section that makes it easy to know which metrics to focus on and what to do to improve them.
Personalized Recommendations

Your report includes personalized recommendations based on your scores. For example, using the Omega-3 Index level, we personalize the dose of fish oil (Omega-3 EPA/DHA) you need.
Clear Goals

With our built-in test and retest linking features, your report summary will instantly show your progress as well as remind you of the target goal, making it easier to stay on course and on track to build a strong, resilient brain.

I simply had no idea about the connection between diet, inflammation, and long-term brain health until I did my Brainspan® test. When I retested in the third month, I could clearly see that the changes I made were making a difference and protecting my brain for the long-term. Ben N.

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Measuring and improving your BrainSpan® numbers improves your entire quality of life.

Optimized Performance

Proper fatty acid levels, in addition to Vitamin D enhance the level of neurogenesis, which is the ability to make new neurons. They also lower inflammation, improve mood, and are associated with improved cognitive flexibility, memory, and focus.
Improve Focus & Attention

The average Omega-3 Index is below 5% in the United States. Health experts and major health organizations recommend an index above 9%. The benefits of an optimal index will be increased scores in sustained attention as well as processing speed and overall executive function.
Improve Lean Body Mass

Improper fatty acid intake is associated with fatigue, poor "satiety" (or the ability to feel "full"), persistent weight-gain, and poor metabolic efficiency. Eventually, this contributes to glucose intolerance and diabetes.

Resilience to Decline

Both optimal DHA levels and Vitamin D are crucial as we age to provide resilience against degenerative changes. They also support memory and mood. Recent studies have linked higher DHA levels to a reduced risk of dementia.
Decreased Pain and Inflammation

Inflammation plays a major role in nearly all chronic diseases as well as chronic pain from a variety of conditions. Increasing your Omega-3 Index and lowering your Omega-6 to Omega-3 ratio significantly reduces the level of baseline cellular inflammation.
Pregnancy and Breast-feeding

When women track and improve their Omega-3 Index, they have healthier babies. But they themselves also have fewer complications at delivery and a reduced risk of post-partum depression.

If you are a healthcare practitioner or health coach and interested in providing BrainSpan® to your patients, click here to learn more about reseller accounts and clinical applications for your clients.

A Mission to Serve

RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED IN COMBAT

The BrainSpan® test kit is a novel, 2-part testing solution originally developed and researched within the Department of Defense. Read more about the inspiration behind BrainSpan® by clicking here.