Bioimpedance Analysis
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Do you know how well you're ageing? A new high-tech assessment tool can determine your internal health in just five minutes.
Research has shown that body composition is directly related to health. A healthy percentage of muscle tissue is associated with good health and longevity. It also significantly raises your metabolic, or calorie burning rate, thereby aiding weight loss. During illness, protein in muscle tissue is used for antibody production, healing and white blood cell production.
The DF50 bioimpedance tool is a medically licensed device which delivers a completely safe and mild electrical current through small electrode pads placed on your wrists and ankles while you are lying down. It uses the same science as NASA does for their astronauts to monitor the body composition. In just seconds it will give you the following information with unparallelled accuracy:
Fat vs muscle weight and ratios (so you can see how fast you are building muscle and losing fat)
Basal metabolic rate (how many calories you burn at rest each day)
How well hydrated you are
The distribution of water inside and outside your cells, which changes if you have inflammation or injury, blood sugar imbalances and other hormonal problems
How well you score against healthy individuals in your age range in terms of overall health and vitality
Bioimpedance technology is scientifically proven to be far more accurate than skinfold assessment or other fat tissue evaluation techniques. It is currently being used in GP surgeries, hospitals, research laboratories, and health and fitness centres all over the world, and is only just being introduced within the UK. Read more about this exciting technology here.
We were shocked to see the difference between this and what a set of fancy bathroom scales could tell us. Regular assessments give our patients the powerful motivation they need to stick with their nutrition and lifestyle changes for good!