What is a DEXA scan?
A DEXA scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is one of the most accurate methods available for analysing body fat distribution, lean muscle mass, visceral fat and bone density. At Miller Health, DEXA imaging is used as part of a structured diagnostic assessment, not a fitness gadget or handheld scanner, but clinical imaging used in medical practice to measure body composition with high precision.
Four measurements that matter
Visceral fat
Fat around the internal organs, strongly linked to cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome. The single most valuable metric for executives concerned about long-term risk.
Regional fat distribution
Abdominal, limb and trunk composition, distinguishing healthy
weight loss from muscle
loss, which scales
cannot detect.
Lean muscle mass
Lean tissue by region, identifying imbalances, training adaptations and
age-related muscle decline, useful when tracking progress
or weight loss.
Bone density
The gold-standard measure of
bone mineral density, valuable
for athletes, ageing professionals
and those with hormonal
concerns.
Superior to standard body-fat testing
Commercial body composition tools rely on bioelectrical impedance, influenced by hydration, food intake and recent exercise, so readings fluctuate. DEXA uses low-dose X-ray imaging for far greater precision and reproducibility. For professionals who want reliable data, DEXA provides a clearer picture, and at Miller Health it is interpreted within the Explore assessment alongside blood markers and metabolic data.
Your scan, properly explained
A DEXA reading is only as useful as its interpretation. Every scan at Miller Health comes with a clear written breakdown of your visceral fat, lean mass by region, fat distribution and bone density, benchmarked against what is healthy for your age and build, and a plain-English explanation of what each number means for your risk and your goals. When you repeat the scan, we track the change so progress, or drift, is measured rather than assumed.
Designed for
Men concerned about visceral fat and long-term cardiometabolic risk
Men concerned about visceral fat and long-term cardiometabolic risk
Men concerned about visceral fat and long-term cardiometabolic risk
Men concerned about visceral fat and long-term cardiometabolic risk
Men concerned about visceral fat and long-term cardiometabolic risk