Because one of the authors, Nelson Vergel, is a chemical engineer and I am not, I rationalized my struggle with the biochemistry terminology. With these ready allies, I turned my attention to the test that would be the basis for our decision making. This information is indispensable. The body composition information is invaluable. Thus, while your body weight may not reflect a change, you may be undergoing wasting syndrome.
Early detection translates into early intervention, ergo possibly longer-term survival.
Body Cell Mass. The percentage of muscle and organ tissue. This is also known as energy-producing tissue. Too much fat can drain your energy. Hormones that build muscle and LBM are classified as anabolic steroids. Two natural anabolic steroids, produced by both men and women, are DHEA and testosterone.