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Metabolic Testing

metabolicThis state-of-the-art 30-minute breathing test determines how many calories you are burning in a day at rest; or resting metabolic rate (RMR).

Your metabolic rate will be used to calculate nutrient needs, which will help you lose, maintain or gain weight.

Please note: Metabolic testing is not for those age 12 or younger.

Four hours before metabolic testing, please DO NOT:

  • have anything to eat or drink (water is ok)
  • exercise
  • take any herbals or drugs, like ephedra or pseudoephrine
  • you may take your medications

One hour before your appointment, please DO NOT:

  • use nicotine products (cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco or nicotine replacement products)

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