Cellular Health: What is Phase Angle and why does it matter?

Phase Angle is a direct measurement of your cell membrane health.

The cell membrane encapsulates the important parts of the cell ad regulates what is entering and leaving the cell.

A healthy cell membrane will prevent pathogens, chemicals and other unwanted substances from entering the cell.

A higher Phase Angle indicates greater cell membrane integrity.

Contributors to LOW Phase Angle:

• Malnutrition and poor diet quality.

• Natural ageing process.

• Excess alcohol intake.

• Cancer and associated treatments.

• Inflammation and fluid retention.

• Physical inactivity and low muscle mass.

How can Phase angle be improved?

Research has discovered that increasing muscle mass can improve cell health. Therefore, engaging in resistance based training is a great way to increase Phase Angle.

Consuming a nutrient dense diet can also improve Phase Angle. Fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and wholegrains provide the necessary building block for strong cellular health.

Through maintaining adequate muscle mass and good nutrition status, you can decrease your risk of developing conditions associated with inflammation and low Phase Angle (such as sarcopenia, malnutrition, Type 2 Diabetes, etc).

Phase Angle Analysis is an exclusive feature of the InBody 580 Body Composition Scanner, and Future Days is the only studio in South Australia that uses the 580.

To discover your phase angle score, understand the impacts and be supported with strategies to improve your health book your Body Blueprint Consult here.