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 …
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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 …
The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters measure Resting Metabolic Rate, which can decrease due to hypothyroidism. A large study that looked at data from nearly every general medical practice in England suggests that water fluoridation may increase the risk …
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The Microlife BodyGem or MedGem indirect calorimeters measure Resting Metabolic Rate. Here is a Physician’s point of view on weight loss. Resting Metabolic Rate may become the next vital sign for evaluating and treating obesity in primary care. Why is …
This article compared using an RMR formula and measuring using a BodyGem indirect calorimeter. BMR calculator formulas such as the Harris Benedict formula (BMR based on total body weight) and Katch-McArdle formula (BMR based on lean body weight) do not …
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The Microlife BodyGem or MedGem indirect calorimeters measure Resting Metabolic Rate. What Is Metabolism? Metabolism is the biochemical process of combining nutrients with oxygen to release the energy our bodies need to function. Metabolism is typically measured in kilocalories or, …
If you’re looking at purchasing a used BodyGem or MedGem indirect calorimeter on Ebay, here’s a few things to keep in mind. If it says HealtheTech on it, then it is at least 11 years old. HealtheTech is the name …
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The MedGem indirect calorimeter is a clinically-validated and FDA 510K-cleared, class II, medical device for measurement of patient resting metabolic rate (RMR). Instead of estimating RMR with the Harris-Benedict or Katch-McArdle formula, the MedGem scientifically measures a clients Metabolic Fingerprint, …
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The Microlife MedGem RMR indirect calorimeter system can determine metabolic rate for your client in 5-10 minutes. Metabolic testing provides a precise measurement of your clients RMR, which can account for up to 75% of their total calorie needs. Metabolism …
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The MedGem® indirect calorimeter by Microlife is a handheld portable device that determines a person’s resting metabolic rate (RMR)*. Measured RMR is the most accurate way to determine exactly how many calories an individual should be consuming and is instrumental …
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