DEXA SCAN

A DEXA Scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is one of the most advanced diagnostic tools for evaluating long-term health, aging risk, and metabolic resilience. It goes far beyond simple weight or BMI. DEXA precisely measures bone quality, muscle mass, and visceral fat — three core markers of biological aging.

Bone Health & Early Aging

DEXA reveals even the earliest stages of bone loss, long before fractures or symptoms appear. Declining bone mineral density is one of the first signs of accelerated aging and is strongly influenced by Vitamin D levels, hormones, genetics, and inflammation. Understanding your bone score allows you to prevent osteopenia and osteoporosis years in advance.

Muscle Mass & Functional Strength

The scan also measures lean muscle mass in each region of the body. Low muscle mass is linked to fatigue, poor glucose control, slower metabolism, increased injury risk, and reduced longevity. Maintaining muscle is essential for hormonal balance, posture, mobility, and healthy aging. DEXA shows whether you’re losing muscle, gaining it, or maintaining optimal levels.

Visceral Fat — the Dangerous Internal Fat

Unlike regular body fat, visceral fat sits around your organs and is metabolically active. DEXA is the most accurate method to detect it. Excess visceral fat releases toxins, inflammatory cytokines, and estrone (a harmful estrogen metabolite) that can disrupt metabolism, increase stress hormones, slow thyroid function, elevate disease risk, and accelerate aging from the inside out.

Why This Matters

Together, these three markers — bone integrity, muscle mass, and visceral fat — give a complete picture of how fast your body is aging. They reveal risks that standard blood tests cannot see and allow your physician to design a targeted, personalized longevity plan.

What You Learn From the Scan

Bone density (T-score, Z-score)
Early signs of bone loss
Total muscle mass + regional muscle symmetry
Visceral fat level (VAT)
Fat distribution in arms, legs, and trunk
Rate of muscle and fat changes over time

Why We Use DEXA?

At our clinic, DEXA Scan is an essential part of evaluating hormonal balance, Vitamin D status, genetic risk factors, and metabolic health. It shows the real state of your body — not just how it looks on the outside, but how it’s aging internally.