DEXA Body Composition Scan (One-Time)

Whole-body DEXA scan using Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry to measure body fat percentage (total and by region — arms, legs, trunk, android, gynoid), lean muscle mass, visceral fat score, and bone mineral density (BMD/T-score). No doctor referral required. Scan takes approximately ten minutes and delivers results the same day via BodySpec's AI-powered personal dashboard. Radiation exposure is minimal — approximately 3–10 µSv, comparable to background daily radiation. Results may support tracking changes in body composition over time for fitness, nutrition, and longevity goals.

The BodySpec DEXA scan uses Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA), the same imaging technology used in clinical hospitals for osteoporosis assessment, to produce a precise whole-body breakdown of fat mass, lean mass, and bone mineral content. The scanner passes two X-ray beams of different energy levels through the body; because fat, muscle, and bone each attenuate X-rays differently, the software can calculate the exact proportion of each tissue type in every region scanned. The result is a detailed segmental report — total body fat percentage, plus regional breakdowns for arms, legs, trunk, android fat (belly), and gynoid fat (hips and thighs) — that is considerably more precise than bioelectrical impedance scales or skinfold calipers, which rely on population-average prediction equations rather than direct measurement. Visceral fat — the metabolically active adipose tissue stored around the abdominal organs — is measured as a separate value; visceral fat level is associated with cardiometabolic risk independent of total body fat percentage, making it a particularly relevant data point for longevity tracking. Bone mineral density is reported as a T-score and Z-score, allowing comparison to peak young-adult norms and age-matched norms respectively; this data is relevant for assessing osteopenia and osteoporosis risk over time. The entire scan takes approximately ten minutes while the client lies still on the scanner table; there are no injections, no claustrophobic enclosures, and no special preparation required. Radiation exposure is in the range of 3–10 microsieverts — far below a chest X-ray (100 µSv) or transcontinental flight (40–80 µSv). Results are delivered the same day via BodySpec's AI-powered personal dashboard, which benchmarks results against age and gender norms, tracks longitudinal changes across repeat scans, and may support informed decisions about training, nutrition, and health interventions. One-time scan price is $59.95; membership plans reduce the per-scan cost to $39.95 (monthly) or $49.95 (quarterly). FSA and HSA payments are accepted.