The Gold Standard DEXA Scan for Your Health Assessment

What It Is

A DEXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan is the gold standard for assessing your body composition and bone density. By measuring tissue using low-level X-rays, the imaging test is quick, non-invasive, painless, and provides a detailed picture of:

• Bone Mineral Density (BMD) - to assess fracture risk and long-term skeletal health

• Lean Mass - the amount and placement of muscle

• Fat Mass - total and regional body fat

• Visceral Fat - the dangerous visceral fat around your organs, which is a key predictor of metabolic disease

• Body Fat Percentage - a more accurate metric than weight or BMI alone

• Regional Analysis - allowing you to track muscle and fat distribution

What the Science Says

DEXA is a clinically validated and widely regarded method for measuring internal body changes, particularly for individuals seeking insights into their health, fitness, and aging processes.

• It's the only method that gives both bone density and body composition in a single scan.

• It identifies visceral fat, the dangerous fat stored around organs that are linked to cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and inflammation.

• It provides regional tracking, allowing us to monitor progress in specific areas of the body (e.g., more muscle in the legs) to achieve individualized goals.

At Apeiron Life, the DEXA scan is central to our assessment model because it:

• Offers a complete snapshot of your internal health, allowing us to catch early signs of health risks, including low bone density and high visceral fat.

• Aids our personalization of your training, nutrition, and recovery strategies.

• Establishes a baseline for measurable progress.

Real progress takes time, and it can be challenging to recognize the strides you're making. The DEXA scan provides a window into your progress, helping you stay focused and track how your body changes over time to reach your goals.