How it works

From a simple saliva sample to quantitative insights

We analyze cell-free DNA methylation in a CLIA-certified lab, then use AI to calculate your CerebralScore^TM based on 209 methylation markers.

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Understanding Your Score

What does your CerebralScore^TM mean in real life?

Your CerebralScore^TM reflects your cognitive wellness right now—things like memory, attention, planning, and processing speed. It's a snapshot of how your brain is functioning at this moment, similar to how a fitness tracker tells you your heart rate without diagnosing a heart condition.

Real-World Score Distribution

How CerebralScores distribute across users — this shows where your score falls and what's typical:

< 30

30–50

12%

50–70

55%

70–100

28%

What this tells you: Over half of users score in the 50–100 range. If you score lower, you're not alone, but it does suggest exploring what might support your cognitive wellness.

Score Ranges & What People Experience

Low Range (< 30)

Symptoms common in this range:

May need assistance in routines and daily life
Difficulty carrying out complex tasks or plans independently
Working memory is very poor and confusion is common
Long term planning is severely impacted

Context: This range suggests abnormal cognitive function and you might benefit from long-term cognitive support strategies, or it could reflect temporary factors like acute illness. It's worth exploring with a healthcare provider.

Mid-Lower Range (30–50)

Symptoms common in this range:

Mild to frequent memory or cognition problems
Some trouble with learning and task completion
Changes in cognitive behavior but still mostly independent
Slower processing of information and conversations

Context: This range suggests poor cognitive function and benefit from implementing support for cognitive health. It may also reflect temporary factors like illness. It may be worthwhile to retest within a year to monitor brain health changes.

Mid Range (50–70)

Symptoms common in this range:

Memory works well for most daily tasks; occasional forgetfulness with very minimal impact
Can plan and organize daily activities with minor challenges
Average attention and mental ability
May notice slight slowing in processing complex information

Context: This is where most people without cognitive concerns score but still have room for improvement by implementing cognitive wellness measures.

Higher Range (70–100)

What this typically reflects:

Sharp memory and excellent recall
Can handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously
Minimal difficulty with organization or planning

Context: This range typically reflects strong cognitive function across domains. This is where people with healthy brains and without cognitive concerns score.

What Influences Your Score?

Your CerebralScore^TM can shift based on:

Sleep quality & quantity
Poor sleep significantly lowers scores

Stress levels
High stress temporarily reduces performance

Health conditions
Infections, disease, neurodegeneration, thyroid issues, vitamin deficiencies affect cognition

Medications
Some medications have cognitive side effects

Many of these factors are changeable. A lower score today doesn't mean a permanent condition.

How to Use Your Score

✓ Use it as a baseline
Track changes over time to see if your cognition is stable, improving, or shifting.

✓ Combine it with symptoms
If your score is lower and you're experiencing real-world changes, that's worth discussing with a doctor.

✓ Measure the impact of changes
Test before and after implementing lifestyle, nutrition, or medication changes to see if your efforts are reflected in your score and by how much.

✓ Explore contributing factors
Are you stressed? Sleep-deprived? Starting a new medication? These all matter.

When to Talk to a Doctor

Consider reaching out if:

Your score drops significantly over time (not just once, but a pattern)
Your score is consistently in the lower range AND you're experiencing noticeable changes in daily life
You're concerned about memory or thinking changes that go beyond what this score suggests
You have a family history of cognitive decline

Your doctor can help determine if your score reflects normal aging, temporary factors, or something that warrants further evaluation.

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From a simple saliva sample to quantitative insights

What does your CerebralScoreTM mean in real life?

Real-World Score Distribution

Score Ranges & What People Experience

Symptoms common in this range:

Symptoms common in this range:

Symptoms common in this range:

What this typically reflects:

What Influences Your Score?

How to Use Your Score

When to Talk to a Doctor

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