Bio-Impedance Analysis

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Bio-Impedance Analysis (B.I.A.)

History of B.I.A.

Originally developed in the 1940’s by Dr. Jan Nyboer to monitor fluid changes in the limbs and organs. B.I.A. technology was further developed for the measurement of total body water in 1962, and extensively since then.

What B.I.A. measures

B.I.A. measurements are used to predict parameters such as total body water, fat mass, lean mass and extracellular water levels. This allows accurate monitoring of fat loss/ muscle gain protocols. It also measures parameters that are indicators of cell function, including total body water distribution, cell performance and integrity. This enables the assessment of processes that interfere with fluid dynamics and cell membrane integrity, such as inflammation, toxicity, nutritional insufficiencies and dehydration. Finally, B.I.A. can be used to monitor several of the key biomarkers of the ageing process, including fat mass, lean mass and phase angle. A biomarker is a measurable characteristic that is predictive of health outcomes. Biomarkers can be used to predict cellular condition and be compared to the ageing process.   

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