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Clinical Reviews2026-05-27

DEXA Body Composition: Drugs That Distort This Test

Several common medications can skew DEXA body composition results. Learn which drugs affect lean mass, fat mass, and bone mineral readings, and how to time scans around your prescriptions.

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Comparisons2026-05-25

DEXA Body Composition: Normal Reference Ranges vs. Functional Optimal Targets

Standard DEXA body composition ranges are too broad to guide treatment. Learn the functional optimal targets for body fat percentage, lean mass index, and visceral fat that clinicians use to track GLP-1, TRT, and HRT outcomes.

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Questions2026-05-27

DEXA Body Composition: What This Test Actually Measures

A clinical breakdown of what DEXA body composition scanning measures, how to interpret your results, normal ranges by age and sex, and why this test matters for GLP-1 therapy and metabolic health.

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Questions2026-05-25

DEXA Body Composition: What Your Numbers Change About Your Treatment

A DEXA body composition scan measures fat mass, lean mass, and bone density with precision. Learn how these numbers directly shape GLP-1, TRT, and HRT treatment decisions.

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Clinical Reviews2026-05-26

DEXA Body Composition: Which Tests to Order Alongside

A clinician-reviewed guide to the blood tests, hormone panels, and metabolic markers that should accompany a DEXA body composition scan for complete clinical context.

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