Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) involves the passing of a low-voltage electrical current through the body to provide measures of fat mass, lean mass and body water. BIA devices are commonly available in commercial equipment; however, their accuracy remains poor due to limitations and lack of calibration. We offer measurements with the SECA mBCA 515, a research-grade device that has been validated in peer-reviewed research to provide highly accurate results, in line with those from gold standard, reference techniques such as DEXA scans. In brief, the SECA mBCA is the ideal tool for the measurement of body composition, including visceral and whole-body fat tissue, lean muscle mass, body water, and phase angle, a marker of nutritional and inflammatory status of the cells.
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