Appendicular Lean Mass Index

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A metric derived from DEXA scans that represents the muscle mass in a person's arms and legs, divided by height squared. Dr. Attia aims for an ALMI in the 90th percentile or above, as higher ALMI is correlated with longer, healthier lives.

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Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity — Dr. Peter Attia

Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity — Dr. Peter Attia

Tim Ferriss

A metric derived from DEXA scans that represents the muscle mass in a person's arms and legs, divided by height squared. Dr. Attia aims for an ALMI in the 90th percentile or above, as higher ALMI is correlated with longer, healthier lives.