resting metabolic rate

Defining Resting Metabolic Rate and Its Role in Weight Management

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Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) is a critical concept in the realm of weight management and overall health, representing the number of calories the body requires to perform its most basic functions while at rest. These functions include maintaining body temperature, circulating blood, breathing, and supporting brain and organ functions. RMR accounts for approximately 60-75% of … Read more Defining Resting Metabolic Rate and Its Role in Weight Management

Why RMR Is Unique to Each Individual

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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 Why RMR Is Unique to Each Individual

Factors That Affect Your Resting Metabolic Rate

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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 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 Reveals Why The MedGem Indirect Calorimeter Is A Vital Tool For Weight Loss Success

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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. The following excerpt is from the NY Times article titled, “After ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight.” Contestants lost hundreds of pounds during Season 8, … Read more The Biggest Loser Study Reveals Why The MedGem Indirect Calorimeter Is A Vital Tool For Weight Loss Success