Brainspan Test
The BrainSpan® test kit represents a unique FDA-approved wellness tool that blends a blood spot nutritional analysis with an internet-based cognitive assessment. This innovative approach gauges essential factors crucial for enhancing and safeguarding the well-being of your most valuable resource: your brain.
The primary goal of the BrainSpan® test kit is to empower individuals with valuable information about their brain health. By understanding your nutritional status and cognitive abilities, you can make informed lifestyle choices, dietary adjustments, and engage in brain-boosting activities to optimize and protect your brain, which is one of your most valuable assets for overall well-being.
Brainspan Test Information
BrainSpan is one of the very few finger stick dried blood spot fatty acid tests that correlates 98% to whole blood lab testing. There are or 100 studies validating the method and stability of our results. Specially treated, proprietary cards ensure fatty acids are stable for 30 days and this technique does not require fasting samples like most other labs.
BrainSpan is the only dried blood spot test paired with a functional brain health test with independent validation. This approach has been validated and published by the US military in combat settings. Studies with BrainSpan indicate that patients who maintain well balanced fatty acids have a 67% slower aging rate as measured by telomere attrition. BrainSpan independently found that patients who scored in the upper quartile for fatty acids have a 34% improved executive function on their composite test while those scoring in the lower areas have below average cognitive function for age. Patients who are age 50 or more who have high AA/EPA ratio have worsening in cognitive flexibility.
Fatty acid imbalances can be both a causative factor or major contributor to:
- Variety of chronic diseases to include cognitive decline, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, and decreased joint mobility
- Chronic pain
- Symptoms such as fatigue, bloating and excessive weight gain
- Performance decrements involving aerobic athletic performance as well as cognitive mental acuity
- Mood disorders such as depression and anxiety • Learning disorders in children
- Premature aging of the skin, hair, and nails
The fatty acid blood spot and report can quickly and efficiently educate patients on the need for fatty acid supplementation, dietary modifications and GI programs, and auxiliary supplementation that supports/augments conditions or symptoms associated with the fatty acid imbalances. These include supplements that target inflammation, metabolic efficiency/glucose metabolism, GI health, and cognitive function.
Other uses of the fatty acid blood spot test include healthy pregnancy, optimal childhood developmental support, peak performance, general wellness, anti-aging, skin and beauty.
BrainSpan is the only dried blood spot test paired with a functional brain health test with independent validation. Studies indicate that patients who maintain well balanced fatty acids have a 67% slower aging rate than most other patients who leave imbalances unaddressed. BrainSpan independently found that patients who scored in the upper quartile for fatty acids have a 34% improved executive function on their composite test while those scoring in the lower areas have below average cognitive function for age.
Dr. Neema will go over the test and together you will create a treatment plan for your improvement.