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A quick, simple and free way to check if you're eating enough fruits and vegetables

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Quick

The LifeMeter testing takes less than a minute.

Non-invasive

It only uses the fingertip with no pricks or pokes.

Accurate

Proven in over 30 peer- reviewed studies.

Free

Free at participating Irish pharmacies

FAQ

The LifeMeter test uses advanced, scientifically proven technology to accurately and non-invasively measure carotenoid levels from your fingertip in under a minute, indicating  your overall health, as well as the health of your eyes and brain.

Carotenoids are plant-based pigments that give fruits and vegetables their bright colours. They are powerful antioxidants, which play a crucial role in protecting and nourishing the brain and eyes. Science has confirmed that specific carotenoids—lutein, zeaxanthin and meso-zeaxanthin—naturally accumulate in the eyes and brain from birth. The presence of these nutrients in the skin is a key indicator of the levels in our blood and eyes and brain.

The LifeMeter test helps you check if you’re eating enough fruits and vegetables, giving you a score to empower you to make decisions about your own diet. Science shows a link between carotenoid levels in the skin and a person’s vision and general health. Low carotenoid levels have been identified as a potential risk factor for age-related eye and brain conditions.

We recommend taking a LifeMeter test six months after your initial test. This allows you to see if your carotenoid score has improved after increasing your intake of fruits and vegetables or using supplementation.

When you arrive for your LifeMeter appointment, a WMO Healthcare team member will have a brief consultation with you. You will then be asked to wipe your index finger with an antibacterial wipe. Once it’s dried, you’ll place your finger into the LifeMeter machine for a few seconds while it scans your skin’s carotenoid levels. This process is repeated three times to obtain an average score. Your carotenoid level will then appear on the screen, allowing you to assess whether any dietary changes or supplementation are needed.

The LifeMeter carotenoid test is FREE!

We are currently running a nationwide carotenoid screening program in partnership with select pharmacies. Since there is only one LifeMeter machine available in Ireland, a WMO Healthcare team member will travel to participating pharmacies to conduct the tests. Please refer to the list of locations above to see where we will be visiting next. Contact the pharmacy nearest you to book an appointment.

The LifeMeter test is ideal for anyone looking to be proactive about their eye and brain health. It is especially recommended for individuals who have been diagnosed with, or have a family history of age-related eye and brain conditions. Additionally, anyone interested in knowing their carotenoid levels and potentially improving them through diet or supplementation should consider taking the test.

If your test results show low carotenoid levels, you have a few options to improve them. Consider adopting a more nutritious diet rich in colourful fruits and vegetables, in particular leafy greens, which are high in carotenoids and beneficial for eye and brain health. Additionally, you may choose to supplement with products specifically designed to support eye or brain health.