Body Composition Analysis
Total Body Composition Analysis is performed through our state-of-the-art DXA system, which will help you better understand your body and overall health. The body composition results will include your total body weight and relative body percentages of:
Lean tissue muscle mass.
Fat tissue mass.
Bone mineral content.
Advantages of assessing body composition on our advanced state-of-the-art DXA system include:
Comfort. You lie down on the table, without having to undress. The study is painless and takes only a few minutes to perform.
Safety. The X-ray technology is extremely low-dose and does not require shielding.
Precision. The technology provides superb image quality and accurate, reproducible results.
Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by the gradual loss of lean tissue muscle mass. It is a common condition in older adults, affecting 10-50% of individuals over age 65. Left untreated, sarcopenia can result in loss of strength and function, leading to:
Weakness.
Fatigue.
Balance problems.
Falls/injuries.
Sagging posture.
Inflammation.
Difficulty with daily activities- climbing stairs, getting up from a chair, etc.
Reduced mobility and decreased quality of life.
Causes:
Accelerated lean mass loss secondary to GLP-1s- Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, Rybelsus, Zepbound, Trulicity, etc.
Age-related decline in anabolic hormones- testosterone, growth hormone, etc.
Insufficient resistance strength training and reduced physical activity.
Insufficient dietary protein or other nutritional deficiencies.
Chronic diseases- diabetes, heart disease, etc.
Lean muscle and bone loss can be avoided if detected early and necessary adjustments to your GLP-1 or other medications and therapy are started by your health care provider.
