What is Sodium Potassium Exchange (Na/K)? Sodium Potassium exchange indicates the functioning of the cell membrane for the assimilation of nutrients, the elimination of metabolic waste, and muscle functioning. Abnormal values can cause cramps... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
What is Extracellular Mass (ECM)? ECM is made up of extracellular tissues like plasma, fluids, tendons, dermis, collagen, elastin, and skeleton. High values may indicate water retention or rapid weight gains. Low values may indicate d... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
What is Body Cellular Mass (BCM)? Body Cellular Mass (BCM) represents the metabolically active component of the FFM . It is made up of the living cells of the organism which consume oxygen and carry out the redox reactions. It contain... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
What is Intracellular Mass (ICM)? Intra Cellular Mass is the inert mass of the FFM , that has zero metabolic cost. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devices and related services are not medical devices and are not intended ... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
What is Free Fat Mass (FFM)? Lean mass is muscle tissue. It is rich in water (about 60%) and greatly influences metabolism. The more muscle mass we have, the more calories we are able to burn, both at rest and during activity. It... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
What is Fat Mass (FM)? Fat Mass reflects the total body fat content. Excess fat is a risk factor in numerous diseases. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devices and related services are not medical devices and ar... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
What is Extracellular Water (ECW) and why is important? Represents the volume of fluid that is outside the cell. It reflects the state of body hydration. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devices and related services are not medical devices and ... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
What is Intracellular Water (ICW) and why is it important? Represents the amount of intracellular water. Closely related to the metabolically active cell mass of an organism, this parameter reflects the development and growth of body cell mass. Cells tend to ... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
What is Total Body Water (TBW) and why is it important? Total Body Water indicates the total water present in our body. Water is the predominant component in the human body: it represents approximately 60% of the weight of an adult. Metabolism of water is ... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
What is an Android/Gynoid Biotype? The Gynoid fat pattern is characterized by the accumulation of excess fat around the hip, buttocks, and thigh regions. Excess Gynoid fat patterns will have a 'pear' shape appearance, where the buttock... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
I have a Pacemaker, can I use BIA? We recommend those with pacemaker do not use BIA. Disclaimer: Unless otherwise specified, Helo devices and related services are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or pr... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022
How to perform a reliable BIA Check? Certain factors may alter the results and need to be taken into consideration. For optimum measurement: Ensure you are hydrated No food in the previous 4 hours Take the measurement in a location with ... BIA Health Features Dec 9, 2022