DXA Body Composition

Clinical-grade body composition testing to quantify fat mass, lean mass, visceral fat, and bone density.

A dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan gives you a detailed look at what your body is made of — not just your weight. Use precise data to enhance resistance training, dietary protocols, and medical interventions with measurable, objective progress.

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What It Measures

Lean Mass

Track total & regional fat-free mass to reveal imbalances & ensure results

Fat Mass

Monitor total & regional fat mass to achieve health, performance, & physique goals

Visceral Fat

Identify fat around the abdominal organs to monitor and improve cardio-metabolic health

Bone Density

Assess bone density for sustainable skeletal health to prevent & reduce fragility

What It’s For

Baseline & Benchmark Testing

Establish your condition before, during, and after nutrition, training, or lifestyle changes

Health Optimization

Track critical longevity markers over time with clear, research-based directionality

Weight Management

Measure fat loss accurately, clearing confusion from unreliable scales/methods

Body Recomposition

Pin point your composition, so you can lose fat while gaining muscle and bone density

Athletic Performance

Connect body composition outcomes with training stimulus, recovery, and adaptations

What to Expect

Step 1

Check In

We review your goals, confirm screening questions, and ensure the scan is best for you

Step 2

The Scan

You lie comfortably on the DXA bed while the scanner collects your body composition data

Step 3

Report Review

We explain your results so you understand what the numbers mean and where to focus next

Step 4

Next Steps

Use your results to guide training, nutrition, and follow-up scans for measurable, reliable progress

Your Report Includes

Body Fat Percentage

Your total and regional body fat percentages

Regional Body Composition

Fat and lean mass by body region

Lean Mass Distribution

Where you are building or maintaining muscle.

Visceral Fat Accumulation

Abdominal organ-surrounding fat mass

Bone Metrics

Bone mineral content and density-related metrics

Comparison Over Time

Tracked changes across repeat scans

WHY DXA AT DXABOLICS

Low-Dose Imaging

DXA uses low levels of ionizing radiation, significantly less than a standard Chest X-Ray 

Non-Invasive

No needles, no contrast, no pinching, no compression, no submerging, and no electrical current with no downtime

Human-Guided Review

We help you understand your results and turn them into clear next steps for your individual goals together

Track What Matters

Use objective data to monitor meaningful change over time

HOW TO PREPARE

Wear Light, Comfortable, Metal-Free Clothing

Wear comfortable clothing without metal zippers, snaps, or underwire; gowns are available to accommodate as needed

Remove Metal Accessories and Items

Remove jewelry, watches, belts, and metal accessories before the scan; gowns are available to accommodate as needed

Fast 3 Hours with Normal Hydration

Stay hydrated, but try not to eat a few hours beforehand as the food volume may slightly increase lean mass

Avoid Strenuous Exercise 24-Hours Beforehand

Schedule your session after a rest-day or try to avoid intense, vigorous exercise, where intramuscular swelling and/or fluid loss may skew results; light activity such as walking is no concern

Halt Calcium Supplementation

Halt the ingestion of any calcium supplements for 24 hours; do not stop any prescribed medications, unless your healthcare provider specifically informed you to cease for the test

Wait 14 days After Contrast-Based Imaging

Post-pone your scan for 2 weeks, if you recently took a barium, nuclear medicine, or imaging test with contact dye as it could interfere

Repeat scans consistently

Repeat benchmark scans, under similar conditions such as at the same time of day with normal habits (e.g. creatine supplementation, carbohydrate consumption, etc.) in place 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAqs)

Your Questions, Answered

DXA uses low-dose ionizing radiation. The exposure is minimal and considered safe for most adults.

Scans typically last 6–8 minutes. The majority of appointment time involves reviewing your results with you immediately on-site.

Not quite, but it uses the same industry-standard equipment used clinically. Our GE Lunar bone densitometer measures total body bone density for a broad picture of your skeletal health.

A doctor-ordered scan, by contrast, targets specific fracture-risk sites (lower spine, hips, forearms) for clinical decision-making — a more “site-specific” scan. If your results come back outside the typical range, we’d recommend following up with your doctor about a site-specific scan for a more targeted picture

If you are pregnant or may be pregnant, contact us before scheduling your scan. Although the x-ray radiation is incredibly low-dose, no safe amount of ionizing radiation exposure has been determined to be safe for a developing human being. Nursing/breastfeeding is safe as none of the radiation will be transmitted through breastmilk.

We try to be as accessible as possible. However, if you have an inability to lay still and flat for the duration of the scan, then we may not be able to accommodate you; if in doubt, please feel free to give us a call.

Our DXA scan machine has a 300 lb (136 kg) maximum patient weight limit.

DXA uses low-dose ionizing radiation. Exposure is minimal and considered safe for most adults. If you are or may be pregnant, please contact us before scheduling.

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