Breaking down DEXA Scans (Part 1/3)
Longevity is heavily influenced by lifestyle, nutrition, and environment, not just genetics.
Longevity medicine seeks to identify person-specific disease risk so we can set a good aging trajectory for you.
One way we do this is through a DEXA scan.
DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) is a simple but powerful test that sets the gold standard for identifying fat, bone, and muscle.
This provides crucial insight, establishes a baseline, and helps us answer some basic questions such as:
• Are your bones strong or brittle?
• If you were to fall, are you at risk for a fragility fracture?
• Should you be concerned about developing osteoporosis?
• What is your fat to muscle ratio?
• How is your weight distributed throughout your body?
By understanding your bone density and body composition, we can identify your risk for diseases like Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Brittle Bone Disease, Metabolic Syndrome, Osteoarthritis, and more.
DEXA scans are an incredible tool for tracking progress so we can intervene, monitor treatment, and adjust as needed.
Even if you can’t afford concierge longevity medicine, periodic testing in our performance lab for professional guidance is a great asset for your healthcare toolkit.
So, let’s chat!
Schedule a consultation with Primary Precision Medicine at primaryprecisionmedicine.com.
Longevity, guided.
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Primary Precision Medicine
Dr. Christopher Capicotto
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