MedGem® is a state-of-the-art, hand-held indirect calorimeter that accurately measures oxygen consumption (VO2) to determine resting metabolic rate (RMR). Resting metabolic rate makes up 75%-80% of our total daily calorie burn, with daily activity and exercise comprising the rest. While it is easy to understand that a person gains weight if the number of calories they consume outweighs the calories they burn, it has not been easy to measure how much we burn as individuals. Our metabolism, or the number of calories our body needs to burn, is dependent upon many factors, including our composition of muscle and fat, which also burn calories at different rates. Therefore, the one-size-fits-all approach of stating an upper limit to calorie intake, based on population averages, will naturally fail 50% of people trying to lose weight. For this reason, some people will find losing weight easy and some will really struggle – and fail. Knowing how many calories we burn tells us precisely how many calories we can consume to maintain or lose weight effectively.

The MedGem is easy to use, delivering an RMR measurement in about 8 minutes to provide essential information for managing calorie intake. It is also a very tool for monitoring changes in metabolism, as we convert fat to muscle through exercise, which in-turn helps burn calories at a faster rate.  MedGem gives you important information to help individuals achieve personal weight management and nutrition goals.