indirect calorimeter

Measure RMR As Hypothyroidism Can Reduce Metabolism And Lead To Weight Gain

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The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimetry devices measure RMR, which helps people with hypothyroidism manage their weight. The following article shows how fluoride causes hypothyroidism leading to depression and weight gain. The tables are finally starting to turn in regard to the perception that the world has of water fluoridation following the release of … Read more Measure RMR As Hypothyroidism Can Reduce Metabolism And Lead To Weight Gain

Microlife Will Demo MedGem Indirect Calorimeter At ObesityWeek

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Information about the Microlife MedGem indirect calorimeter will offered at the upcoming ObesityWeek conference in New Orleans. ObesityWeek is a unique, international event focused on the basic science, clinical application, surgical intervention and prevention of obesity. By combining both American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and The Obesity Society (TOS) annual meetings, ObesityWeek … Read more Microlife Will Demo MedGem Indirect Calorimeter At ObesityWeek

The McCarty Weight Loss Center Uses The Microlife MedGem Indirect Calorimeter

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 The McCarty Weight Loss Center uses the MedGem indirect calorimeter to measure their bariatric client’s Resting Metabolic Rate. Measuring your Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is essential to achieve your short and long term weight loss goals. We determine what your metabolic rate should be based on your weight, height, gender and age and then compare … Read more The McCarty Weight Loss Center Uses The Microlife MedGem Indirect Calorimeter

Microlife MedGem Featured On 9News Report

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Dr. Scott McDoniel of Microlife on 9News talking about metabolic testing with the MedGem indirect calorimeter. The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem are the same type of indirect calorimeter, except that the MedGem has gone through the FDA-approval process as a medical device. Since it is an FDA-approved indirect calorimetry device, it can only be sold … Read more Microlife MedGem Featured On 9News Report

The Biggest Loser Study On RMR Using Indirect Calorimetry

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The following excerpt is from a research article title, “Persistent metabolic adaptation 6 years after “The Biggest Loser” competition” The Biggest Loser reality television show uses the MedGem indirect calorimeter to monitor the contestants Resting Metabolic Rate, as it changes from their exercise and diet plan. Abstract Objective To measure long-term changes in resting metabolic … Read more The Biggest Loser Study On RMR Using Indirect Calorimetry