This article compares the FDA-approved Microlife MedGem indirect calorimeter to the Lumen© device, so that you can see how they compliment each other.
The MedGem indirect calorimeter measures VO2 to determine resting metabolic rate, RMR.
The Lumen device uses a CO2 sensor and flow meter to determine the CO2 concentration. This indicates the type of fuel your body is using to produce energy.
The MedGem indirect calorimeter and the Analyzer software help you understand how many calories you should consume each day to manage your weight.
The Lumen device helps you determine when and what to eat during the day, to optimize your results.
Not all calories are the same. You need to know how many calories to eat to hit your weight goal.
The MedGem and the Lumen device have different purposes.
The MedGem has been scientifically proven to accurately measure resting metabolic rate (RMR) when compared to gold standard in multiple validation studies. Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the MedGem scientifically measure a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, that is unique to them.
Estimation formulas cannot factor in thyroid issues, the effects of medications, etc. For the best care, the American Dietetics Association recommends using indirect calorimetry to measure RMR for the most accurate assessment of nutritional needs.
Lumen’s technology has been scientifically proven to accurately measure metabolic fuel usage when compared to the gold standard (RER) for measuring metabolism in multiple validation studies.
The MedGem and the Lumen device compliment each other.
When you know how many calories to eat based on your unique RMR, and you know what type of calories to eat based on your RER, you have a winning combination of scientific information to maximize your effectiveness in reaching your wellness goals.
For more information about measuring RMR, click on MedGem.
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