A successful weight and nutrition management program is just a matter of having the right information and balancing calories “in” and “out”. Most of us know this reality, but it’s not always easy to put into practice. For weight loss, burn more calories than you consume and you will lose weight. For weight maintenance, consume … Read more
Indirect Calorimetry and GLP-1 is your partners in weight loss. Indirect calorimeters measure resting metabolic rate (RMR), the number of calories a person burns in a day at rest. Knowing your patient’s RMR and monitoring them on a regular basis is a key element in monitoring their nutritional needs and in helping them achieve their … Read more
Bariatric doctors, dietitians and personal trainers: Are your clients achieving their weight loss goals? If not, it may because their recommended daily calorie budget is based on a Resting Metabolic Rate estimation formula that can’t account for thyroid issues, metabolic syndrome, the effects of medications on metabolism, etc. You can accurately measure a clients RMR … Read more
The BodyGem and MedGem mouthpiece filters are bite-wing style filters, that make it easy for the client to maintain a tight seal, while allowing them to relax and swallow easily during the measurement. Other indirect calorimeters use an oval mouthpiece, which can make it difficult to maintain a tight seal, and can make it hard for your … Read more
To help your clients reach their weight management goals, the American Dietetics Association recommends using indirect calorimetry to measure RMR for the most accurate assessment of nutritional needs. Your metabolism consists of all of the processes that the body performs to keep you alive. There are many factors that affect a persons metabolic rate, such as their age, … Read more
The Microlife BodyGem and MedGem indirect calorimeters were scheduled to be demoed at the FNCE 2024 event but due to business circumstances the Microlife team will not be able to attend. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo provides an unmatched resource for gathering the latest information and innovations related … Read more
The active ingredient in Ozempic is semaglutide, which works by inducing satiety. This feeling of being satisfied or “full”, suppresses appetite, which causes people to eat less, resulting in weight loss. It’s not affecting the thyroid which could reduce a person’s RMR. And it’s not acting as a stimulant which would increase metabolism. Suppressing appetite … Read more
Take advantage of our September 2024 promo on the MedGem System Kit and mouthpiece filters! If you purchase a MedGem System Kit @ $3,499, you will get an additional 21-pack of mouthpiece filters and nose clips at no charge. The kit includes one 21-pack, so you will get two. If you purchase four 21-packs of … Read more
Did you know that your Metabolic Fingerprint is the key to: Safe and effective weight loss Personalizing your health and nutrition plan Long-term maintenance of healthy weight and overall fitness Breaking through frustrating weight plateaus Microlife produces scientifically validated indirect calorimeters for the measurement of metabolism, and advanced software that utilizes your unique metabolic rate … Read more
Indirect calorimetry (IC) is considered as the gold standard to determine energy expenditure, by measuring pulmonary gas exchanges. It is a non-invasive technique that allows clinicians to personalize the prescription of nutrition support to the metabolic needs and promote a better clinical outcome. Recent technical developments allow accurate and easy IC measurements in spontaneously breathing … Read more