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How to read a DEXA body composition scan at different ages, with the metrics that matter most, the evidence behind common reference ranges, and a decision framework for deciding whether a change between scans is real or noise.
How to read DEXA body composition results over time: what counts as meaningful change in fat mass, lean mass, and visceral fat, with reference ranges, GLP-1 tracking guidance, and clinical decision thresholds.
A guide to DEXA body composition testing, what your results mean, how at-home and low-cost alternatives compare, and how to think about fat mass, lean mass, and bone density targets by age and sex.
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.
A guide to understanding your DEXA body composition scan results and the specific diet, exercise, and medical interventions shown in randomized trials to improve fat mass, lean mass, and visceral fat.
Learn how nutrition timing, fasting state, hydration, and diet quality alter DEXA body composition scan results, what optimal ranges look like, and how to interpret scans during GLP-1 therapy or TRT.
Learn how to read your DEXA body composition scan results, including what lean mass, fat mass, visceral fat, and bone density numbers mean for your health and treatment plan.
A clinical deep-dive into how resistance training, cardio, and GLP-1 therapy alter DEXA body composition scans, with normal ranges, optimal targets, and evidence-based protocols to preserve lean mass.
Optimal DEXA body composition ranges for longevity medicine, including visceral fat, lean mass, and bone density targets backed by clinical trials and society guidelines.
A guide to DEXA body composition testing, covering medication-driven changes from GLP-1s and TRT, normal ranges by sex and age, optimal fat and lean mass targets, and how to track results over time.
How sex hormones and the menstrual cycle affect DEXA body composition results, what normal and optimal ranges look like for men and women, and why these differences matter for GLP-1 lean mass tracking.
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.
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.
A clinical guide to DEXA body composition scanning: who needs it, when to order it, how to interpret results, and what actions to take based on your lean mass, fat mass, and bone density data.
A guide to the blood tests, hormone panels, and metabolic markers that should accompany a DEXA body composition scan for complete clinical context.
Normal DEXA body fat spans 8-31% men, 21-39% women. Optimal ranges narrow to 10-20% and 18-28%, plus visceral fat and lean mass thresholds explained.
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