Interpreting DEXA Scan Results: A Comprehensive Guide
Receiving your own Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan can be great for having an accurate assessment of your body composition and bone mineral density. They offer invaluable insights for athletes, the general population, and individuals at risk of osteoporosis. There is quite a lot of data and various sections in the report, so understanding these […]
What You Need to Know about a Dexa Scan
A Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scan uses low-dose X-ray beams at two different energy levels to differentiate between bone tissue and soft tissue, giving a detailed picture of bone density, lean body mass, and fat mass. It is a painless, non-invasive procedure lasting only a few minutes. Although other methods for measuring body composition […]