Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis

What is a Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis? (And why do you need one?) Bio-electrical Impedance Analysis or Bio-Impedance Analysis (BIA) is a reliable method of assessing your "body composition" - the measurement of body fat in relation to lean body mass. It is an integral part of a health and nutrition assessment. Over 100 independent studies, conducted by researchers over the past 20 years, have demonstrated that bio-impendance analysis can provide an accurate and clinically useful assessment of body composition.

Why is Body Composition Important to My Health?

Research has shown that body composition is directly related to health. A normal balance of body fat is associated with good health and longevity. Excess fat in relation to body mass, a condition known as altered body composition, can greatly increase your risks to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and more. BIA can provide early detection of an improper balance in your body composition, which allows for earlier intervention and prevention. BIA also provides a measurement of fluid and body mass that can be a critical assessment tool for your current state of health.

BIA also serves to measure your progress as you improve your health. Improving your BIA measurement, or maintaining a healthy BIA measurement, can help keep your body functioning properly for healthy aging and reduced risk of illness. With your BIA results, we can recommend a personalized dietary plan, nutritional supplements, and exercise to help you support optimal health and well-being for a lifetime.

How Does a BIA Work?

Bio-impedance Analysis (BIA) is much more sophisticated than your bathroom scale, but just as painless - and almost as quick. BIA is a simple procedure that can be performed right in our office in a matter of minutes with the help of a sophisticated, computerized analysis.

The analyzer "calculates" your tissue and fluid compartments - using an imperceptible electrical current passed through pads placed on one hand and foot as you lie comfortably clothed on an exam table. In just minutes, we'll have very accurate measurements to help create an effective, personalized program to improve your health status.

This program will help you live your life in a way that improves your health. The end result is a program that not only helps control premature aging, but also helps to increase energy and prevent chronic disease.

Consult with our doctor, Dustan Mattingly, and find out how improving your BIA measurement by lowering your percentage of unhealthy body fat can help reduce your risk to a variety of serious health conditions and help keep your body functioning properly for healthy aging.

Take the first step toward better health. Schedule an appointment for your FREE Bio-Impedance Analysis. Call our office on (314) 963-9050 or use the form below.

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