Metabolism Basics – Microlife MedGem And BodyGem Indirect Calorimeters

What Is Metabolism? Metabolism is the biochemical process of combining nutrients with oxygen to release the energy our bodies need to function. Metabolism is typically measured in kilocalories or, more commonly, calories. Total metabolic rate represents the calories needed for maintaining body functions, daily activity (occupational and lifestyle), and the energy cost of exercise or … Read more Metabolism Basics – Microlife MedGem And BodyGem Indirect Calorimeters

Factors That Affect Your Resting Metabolic Rate

The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters measure Resting Metabolic Rate, to help Bariatric Doctors, Nutritionists, Dietitians and Personal Trainers; optimize the weight management results of their clients. Microlife Medical Home Solutions is assisting physicians’ and their medical practices with implementing a patient-centered, physician-guided approach to an improved evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and metabolic … Read more Factors That Affect Your Resting Metabolic Rate

Microlife BodyGem And MedGem Body Composition Facts

Important Facts about Body Composition. It is important to know the body composition of an individual in order to be able to estimate the health condition. So not only one’s weight, but its quality needs defining, which means dividing the human body in two major components: – Lean body mass: bones, muscles, viscera, water, organs, … Read more Microlife BodyGem And MedGem Body Composition Facts

BodyGem RMR Personalized Weight Management Program

A BodyGem RMR* measurement will tell you how many calories you burn at rest, which can be 65-75% of your total daily calories. It’s all about the calories: managing your weight is dependent on being in control of the amount of food (calories) you eat each day. But how do you accurately determine how much … Read more BodyGem RMR Personalized Weight Management Program