There’s one unique feature that makes the Galaxy Watch 8 stand out
Samsung lifted the curtain before its next wearables and unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 to the world. The lineup consists of a regular Galaxy Watch 8, coming in two sizes; a Galaxy Watch 8 Classic; and one additional color for the Galaxy Watch Ultra, coupled with more storage.
In terms of hardware, there aren’t many upgrades. The chipset is the same, there’s kind of a new design, borrowed from the Galaxy Watch Ultra, and the displays are brighter.
But Samsung updated its BioActive sensor system to add a couple of new metrics, one of which could be a game-changer. I’m talking about the new Antioxidant Index, and in my opinion, it’s the best Galaxy Watch 8 feature. Let me try to explain why.
Galaxy Watch 8 Antioxidant Index—what is it? Oxidative stress and aging
One of the key factors in aging is oxidative stress. You’ve probably heard of antioxidants as the miracle anti-aging substance, and even though these molecules are wildly overhyped, there’s truth to the story.
What happens is that as your body functions, oxidative species, also called free radicals, are released into your system. These chemicals are very reactive and oxidize cells (think how iron rusts when oxidized) causing cell damage.
Now, specific lifestyle choices can speed up this process, and these include drinking alcohol, smoking, UV exposure, stress, and lack of sleep.
Conversely, the aforementioned antioxidants can slow this process down by removing the harmful free radicals from your system.
Surprisingly, some of the most potent antioxidants out there are Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and other amino acids that can be found in many foods.
If only there was a way to know if we’re getting enough of those without going to our GP and visiting the lab. Well, now there is.
How does it work?
Samsung has managed to provide us with a metric that reflects the amount of antioxidants in your body.
