Body Composition

Bone Mineral Density (BMD)

Name: Bone Mineral Density (BMD) - Performance Biomarker Guide
Creator: Ocean Path Ventures LLC
Published: 2025-10-01

Density of minerals in bones measured by DEXA in g/cm²

Bone HealthCategory

T-score: -1.0 to +1.0 (normal), -1.0 to -2.5 (osteopenia)Reference

T-score above 0Reference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

Why Bone Mineral Density (BMD) matters

Predicts fracture risk and osteoporosis. Critical for aging adults. Weight-bearing exercise and nutrition improve BMD.

Reference Range

T-score: -1.0 to +1.0 (normal), -1.0 to -2.5 (osteopenia)

Reference (unattributed, from device vendor docs)

T-score above 0

We have not yet verified a published source for a Bone Mineral Density (BMD) target. The value above comes from device vendor material and is shown as a reference only. How we verify ranges.

Devices that measure this

Devices in our comparisons whose published specs list this metric:

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Last reviewed Sep 23, 2026 · First published Oct 1, 2025