Two of the major risk factors for type 2 diabetes are obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. Excessive body weight reduces the body’s ability to respond to insulin and is therefore a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Determine your ideal body weight range by visiting the body calculators page. Regular physical activity lowers the risk … Read more
Why is RMR Unique to Each Individual? Why Would It Change? RMR is influenced by a number of factors, such as: body mass, body composition (the amount of fat and muscle), age, gender and hormones. Muscle burns more calories than fat; a person with a higher percentage of muscle will have a higher RMR. In … Read more
To sell more indirect calorimeters, you’ll need a strategic approach that combines understanding your target market, highlighting the unique value of your product, and leveraging effective marketing and sales tactics. Here’s a concise plan based on the context of indirect calorimeters, which are used to measure energy expenditure and metabolic rates in clinical, research, and … Read more
In simple terms food is energy. It is the fuel our body uses to enable us to carry on our daily activities. Some nutrients have energy (calories) and others do not, but both are critical to our bodies. There are over 45 different nutrients that our bodies need every day. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are … Read more
A successful weight and nutrition management program is just a matter of having the right information and balancing calories “in” and “out”. Most of us know this reality, but it’s not always easy to put into practice. For weight loss, burn more calories than you consume and you will lose weight. For weight maintenance, consume … Read more
Indirect Calorimetry and GLP-1 is your partners in weight loss. Indirect calorimeters measure resting metabolic rate (RMR), the number of calories a person burns in a day at rest. Knowing your patient’s RMR and monitoring them on a regular basis is a key element in monitoring their nutritional needs and in helping them achieve their … Read more
The BodyGem and MedGem mouthpiece filters are bite-wing style filters, that make it easy for the client to maintain a tight seal, while allowing them to relax and swallow easily during the measurement. Other indirect calorimeters use an oval mouthpiece, which can make it difficult to maintain a tight seal, and can make it hard for your … Read more
Take advantage of our September 2024 promo on the MedGem System Kit and mouthpiece filters! If you purchase a MedGem System Kit @ $3,499, you will get an additional 21-pack of mouthpiece filters and nose clips at no charge. The kit includes one 21-pack, so you will get two. If you purchase four 21-packs of … Read more
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo provides an unmatched resource for gathering the latest information and innovations related to food, nutrition and dietetics. The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters will be demoed at the Microlife USA booth 533. The MedGem And BodyGem Indirect Calorimeter Are Used By Colleges to train … Read more
Thyroid hormones are crucial regulators of metabolism, affecting nearly every physiological process. Imbalances can lead to various health issues, including hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter and thyroid cancer. Key nutrients for thyroid health include vitamin D, zinc, selenium, iodine, vitamin B12 and high-quality protein. A balanced diet rich in these nutrients supports optimal thyroid function. Healthy saturated … Read more