DEXA Scan
What is the DEXA Scan?
The DEXA (Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry) Scan is considered the most accurate method of measuring body composition. It provides a measurement of body fat percentage, fat mass, visceral fat, and lean body (muscle) mass. This allows us to go beyond weight or body mass index (BMI) as a marker of body composition. BMI can be a misleading measurement because it does not take into account how much fat mass vs. lean mass an individual has. Furthermore, even within fat mass, different types of adipose tissue have different effects on our metabolic health. In particular, visceral fat, the type of fat that is found in our abdominal cavity and surrounding our organs, is very unhealthy for us and is associated with inflammation, insulin resistance, fatty liver disease, metabolic syndrome, and heart disease.
The DEXA Scan provides a valuable baseline measurement of body composition which allows us to put together an individualized plan to increase muscle mass, decrease visceral adipose tissue, and improve overall health.
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