Dexa Scan in Nashua, NH

Dive into a comprehensive analysis of your body with our DexaFit scan. Beyond measuring fat and muscle, it offers a detailed view of your musculoskeletal health, including bone density and muscle mass. You'll uncover insights into visceral fat levels and receive an evaluation of potential disease risks, such as heart disease and diabetes.

Your DexaFit scan also provides a comparative analysis against peer averages, setting personalized targets for optimal health. Plus, visualize your results with a color-coded heat map of your body, making it easier to understand and track your progress. This isn't just a scan; it's a roadmap to your healthiest self.

On the day of your DexaFit scan, here’s a step-by-step guide to ensure everything goes smoothly:

Pre-Scan Preparations: Limit physical activity (no exercise, please!) and stay hydrated. Fast for at least two hours prior to your scan.

Dress Appropriately: Wear close fitting workout clothes without metal or zippers. Don’t forget your socks!

Metal and Jewelry: You’ll be asked to empty your pockets and remove metal items like watches, keys, belts, glasses, and jewelry. Difficult to remove jewelry like cartilage piercings do not need to be removed.

During the Scan: Relax on an open-air DEXA scan table. The process is quick and uses minimal radiation, equivalent to a few hours of natural background radiation.

Contrast Agents: Avoid gastrointestinal contrast, barium, or other contrast mediums, and radionuclides within 7 days of your appointment.

The DexaFit scan is a straightforward, non-invasive procedure designed for your comfort and convenience, providing valuable insights into your body composition.

Regular DexaFit scans are crucial for actively monitoring your health progress. For most users, a scan every 3-6 months hits the sweet spot for tracking changes and measuring effectiveness. Prolonged periods without feedback might lead to following a less effective health strategy.

The DexaFit Body Scan leverages the precision of DEXA technology, long regarded as the gold standard in body composition analysis, and enhances it with AI for unparalleled accuracy and insights:

Trusted Foundation in DEXA: Recognized for its precision in research and medical fields, DEXA technology forms the core of DexaFit scans. This proven method is renowned for its accuracy in measuring body composition.

AI-Enhanced Analysis: DexaFit takes DEXA's reliability further with AI integration, offering not just detailed measurements but also personalized insights and health recommendations based on your unique data.

Comprehensive Three-Compartment Model: Unlike two-compartment methods such as Hydrostatic Weighing or Bod Pod, DexaFit scans measure lean mass, fat mass, and bone mass, providing a more thorough analysis of body composition.

Precision in Fat and Lean Mass Distribution: While other methods like BIA claim regional analysis, DexaFit provides a more precise and accurate distribution assessment, crucial for targeted health strategies.

Beyond Conventional Limitations: Common methods like BIA, found in home scales and handheld devices, are often influenced by variables like hydration, leading to inaccuracies. Hydrostatic Weighing and Bod Pod are constrained by environmental factors and assumptions, affecting their precision.

Direct Measurement Advantage: DexaFit's DEXA-based scans directly measure body composition, eliminating the assumptions and potential errors inherent in calculated methods. This direct approach significantly enhances accuracy and consistency.

Wider Health Insights: DexaFit scans go beyond basic body composition to offer insights into health risks such as osteoporosis and sarcopenia, providing a more complete view of your overall health.

In summary, DexaFit Body Scans, built upon the trusted and accurate DEXA technology and augmented with AI, offer a level of precision, detail, and comprehensive analysis unmatched by other body composition methods.

The DexaFit scan is a versatile tool designed for a wide spectrum of individuals seeking detailed insights into their body composition and health. Its diverse use cases make it an essential tool for many:

Weight Loss: For those on a weight loss journey, DexaFit provides precise data on fat distribution and body composition changes, enabling tailored strategies for effective weight loss.

Fitness Aficionados and Athletes: Whether you're a gym-goer looking to track muscle gains or an elite athlete seeking peak performance, DexaFit offers the detailed analysis needed to fine-tune your training and nutrition.

Elite Sports: Used extensively by professional sports teams to not only enhance athlete performance but also for rehabilitation and injury prevention. Regular DexaFit scans help in fine-tuning training programs and maintaining optimal physical condition.

Health-Conscious Individuals: For anyone invested in preventative health, DexaFit scans can reveal potential risks like visceral fat accumulation, aiding in the prevention of diseases like diabetes and heart conditions.

Anti-Aging and Longevity Seekers: Crucial for those focused on aging well. DexaFit scans assess key factors like bone density, lean mass, and visceral fat. These metrics are correlated with aging, and our AI insights integrates them into a simple, comprehensive metric: your biological age and longevity score. This helps in tailoring strategies for longevity and a healthier, longer life.

Endorsements from Health Experts: Renowned figures like Dr. Peter Attia, author of the bestseller Outlive, endorse DEXA for its precision and comprehensive analysis. Similarly, influencers like Tim Ferriss recognize its value in personal health optimization.

Personal Health Tracking: Beyond athletes and fitness enthusiasts, DexaFit is for anyone interested in personal health metrics. It's a tool for those who believe in the power of data to inform lifestyle choices and health decisions.

In essence, the DexaFit scan is for anyone who values detailed, accurate health and fitness data. Whether you're starting a health journey, an athlete aiming for peak performance, or simply focused on aging well, DexaFit provides the insights necessary to guide your path.

Yes. We do not perform DEXA scans on anyone under the age of 20. This is because our reference data and analysis are based on adult populations, and the body is still developing during childhood and adolescence. For accurate and meaningful results, DEXA body composition scans are best suited for individuals whose bodies have reached maturity.

Yes, the maximum weight limit for our DEXA scanner is 350 pounds. This is based on the manufacturer’s specifications to ensure accurate and safe imaging. If you're close to this limit and have questions about scan positioning or comfort, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to talk through your options and help determine if the scan will work for you.

Insurance coverage for DEXA scans can vary depending on the purpose and your personal medical situation. Here are some key points to consider:

Bone Density Scans: If your scan is ordered by your physician and used specifically for bone density assessment, it may be covered by insurance, especially if you meet certain age and medical criteria.

Body Composition Scans: Currently, body composition scans are generally not covered by standard health insurance and are considered cash pay. However, many users have successfully received reimbursement from their insurance carriers after submitting their DexaFit results.

Potential Insurance Benefits: Some users have even reported obtaining reduced life insurance premiums by sharing their positive DexaFit results, showcasing improved health and lower risk factors.

HSA/FSA Eligibility: While we continue to work towards broader insurance coverage, DexaFit scans are eligible for payment through Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), making them more accessible.

It's always a good idea to check with your insurance provider to understand your specific coverage options and any potential benefits of submitting your DexaFit results.

Yes. If your previous scan was completed at a DexaFit location, your results are stored in DexaFit’s system and can be accessed by other DexaFit locations. This allows us to compare your past scan to your new one, even if you’ve moved or changed locations.

Our DexaFit Body Scan gives you a broad picture of your health - bone density across the whole body, plus muscle mass, body fat, and visceral fat. We review your results with you. It’s the right starting point for most people.

For those who want an assessment focused on bone density, our DexaStrong scan zeroes in on the hip and spine specifically - the sites most closely associated with fracture risk. It’s the same technology used in clinical settings to diagnose low bone density or osteoporosis, with a fully managed service that includes a physician order, radiologist review, and physician consultation. A DexaStrong client might come to us after their doctor declined to order a site-specific scan - often because of age guidelines.