DEXA Body Composition Scan

DEXA scanning is widely regarded as the gold standard for body composition measurement, offering a level of precision that bioelectrical impedance scales and skinfold callipers cannot match. The scan uses two low-dose X-ray beams at different energy levels to differentiate between fat tissue, lean tissue, and bone mineral content throughout the body.

Helsa's body composition scan provides a regional breakdown — arms, legs, trunk, and android/gynoid zones — alongside total body fat percentage, lean mass, and an estimate of visceral adipose tissue (VAT). Visceral fat surrounds the internal organs and is independently associated with metabolic risk, regardless of overall body weight. The scan takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes and involves lying still on an open table while the scanner arm passes…

This scan is particularly useful for individuals tracking changes in body composition over time, whether in response to training, nutrition adjustments, or medical interventions. Unlike scales that measure weight alone, DEXA distinguishes whether changes are coming from fat loss, muscle gain, or fluid shifts. Athletes, individuals managing metabolic health, and those in structured fat-loss programmes often use DEXA as a periodic checkpoint. Results are…