How To Determine Your Metabolic Type - DexaFit

What is a Metabolic Test?

You might be wondering, “How do I know my metabolic type?”. You can attempt to do this yourself by tracking your diet, energy levels, sleep patterns, and exercise habits over a period of time. However, you should also consider having a metabolic test to get an accurate starting point and to measure your results over time.

A metabolic test is performed in order to estimate your BMR or basal metabolic rate. Rather basic and simple, the test commonly involves having the patient breathe into a tube for up to 10 minutes. This is supposed to help calculate the amount of oxygen that was inhaled to the amount of carbon dioxide that was exhaled.

If your body uses more oxygen, you’ll tend to have a higher BMR. The test result will also determine whether or not you fall within normal range based on your age and sex.

What is a Comprehensive Metabolic Panel?

Your comprehensive metabolic panel refers to a combination of tests that will help your healthcare provider assess all the important functions going on in your body. A Basic Metabolic Panel is often performed in order to assess the health and functionality of the following:

· Acid/Base balance of your blood

· Electrolyte Level

· Blood Filtration

· Blood Sugar Levels

These help detect serious health problems that may affect the heart, lungs, kidney function,, and even your pancreas. Fortunately, a metabolic panel is often performed through a simple blood test. During the blood test, factors such as your sodium, glucose, creatinine, albumin, calcium, and more are tested. Therefore, the comprehensive metabolic panel is way more informative than a simple BMR calculator.

Where Can You Get a Metabolic Test?

Your healthcare provider is likely the first place you’ll go to receive a metabolic test, but it’s not the only option. Dexafit also offers a highly accurate metabolic test that helps you learn your baseline health and fitness level using the best clinical-grade technologies.

Once your results are in, we work with you to find a health plan that works for you and towards your fitness goals. Whether you want to improve energy and sleep, lose weight, become a better athlete, or identify and track health risks, we have a plan for you. After some time, you can take another test to determine how it's all working. From there, your Dexafit specialist can help you explore other ways to help your metabolism.

Dexafit cares about you and your health. We want to help you discover and learn more about how your body converts food and drink into energy. We believe that body awareness leads to a better, healthier live, and we want to help you achieve this. Visit us at our site to learn more.