Visceral fat is harmful because it is metabolically active and releases substances directly into the bloodstream, which maintains low-grade inflammation and raises blood pressure. It accumulates especially in the liver, disrupts its function, predisposes to fatty liver, and impairs insulin action, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. The risk of cardiovascular diseases and various gastrointestinal problems also rises. The harm can be significant even in people with normal weight, so the amount is worth measuring and monitoring.

A common target is visceral fat under 100 cm² regardless of age and sex. In younger people, values are typically much lower, but the amount can increase with age and should still remain within the reference range. If the result is given as a level unit, the target is under level 10. You can obtain an accurate value reliably with a body composition measurement.

Visceral fat decreases at different rates depending on the individual, but with lifestyle changes, the first changes usually appear within 1–2 months. On average, for each kilogram of fat mass lost, the visceral fat area decreases by about 6.9 cm², provided energy deficit and exercise are maintained consistently. The pace is affected by baseline level, age, genetics, diet quality, amount of exercise, sleep, and stress.

Abdominal fat decreases best by combining a balanced diet with regular physical activity. The goal is to reduce total body fat, which also decreases visceral fat. In practice, this means a moderate energy deficit, aerobic exercise that fits your routine, and adequate strength training.

Internal organ fat (visceral fat) is fat that accumulates in the abdominal cavity and around, and partly within, internal organs. It normally accounts for about 10% of total body fat mass, but a large amount can accumulate even in people with normal weight. Excess internal organ fat is metabolically active and increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, and fatty liver, among others. The amount is reliably measured with a body composition measurement.

Abdominal fat decreases best by combining a balanced diet with regular physical activity. The goal is to reduce total body fat, which also decreases visceral fat. In practice, this means a moderate energy deficit, aerobic exercise that fits your routine, and adequate strength training.

Weight can significantly affect fertility. Both underweight and overweight can disrupt hormone balance and make it harder to conceive. Overweight may also lead to insulin resistance, which is linked to ovulation disorders. A balanced weight supports hormone health and improves the chances of conception.

Calculate BMI by dividing weight in kilograms by height in meters squared: BMI = weight ÷ height². Use kilograms and meters to get a correct result.

BMI is intended for adults over 18. For those over 65, BMI can be slightly above 25 without increased disease risk. In this age group, a normal BMI is about 23–29.

For adults, normal weight corresponds to BMI 18.5–25. For people over 65, a suitable range may be around 23–29. Overweight starts at 25 and obesity at 30.

No. BMI only reflects the ratio of weight to height and not fat distribution. A more reliable way to assess visceral fat is a body composition measurement. In such measurements, visceral fat is reported in cm² as an abdominal cross-section at navel level.

An individual is considered overweight when BMI is 25 or higher. Obesity begins when BMI exceeds 30. Overweight increases the risk of several health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.

Combine regular exercise with balanced nutrition. Do 2–3 full‑body strength sessions per week and add 2–3 endurance sessions. Avoid crash diets – losing weight too fast often reduces muscle instead of fat. A safe pace is about 0.5–1 kg per week, which reduces fat mass and better preserves muscle. Regular measurement helps you monitor progress.

Body fat percentage is useful, but reliability depends on method and conditions. You get comparable results when you prepare the same way each time. Remember that body fat percentage alone does not show where fat is located, so it is advisable to also track visceral fat and waist circumference. Regular, repeatable measurements show your trend best.

The most common method is bioimpedance (BIA), where a weak electrical current quickly and safely assesses body composition. Conditions such as hydration affect results, so measure under as similar conditions as possible each time. Skinfold mesurements are inexpensive but less accurate and depend on the measurer. DXA is very accurate and shows fat distribution, but it is more expensive and requires specialized equipment. For everyday tracking, BIA is the most practical – it’s used in Puhti’s body composition measurement.

Unlike BMI, universally accepted cut-offs for body fat percentage have not been established. Different measurement methods yield different results, and experts do not yet agree on universal thresholds. That’s why consistent tracking matters: measure with the same device and under similar conditions to ensure reliable comparison.

A good body fat percentage depends on age, sex, activity level and measurement method. Typical healthy values are about 21–36 % for adult women and 8–25 % for men. Athletes can be lower. The most important thing is to track your own development rather than aim for a single universal number.

Puhti is not responsible for the InBody app; it is provided by the device manufacturer. You can still transfer results from our devices to the app as follows:

1. Keep your mobile device close enough so you can reach it without stepping off the device.
2. Perform the measurement as usual.
3. At the end, scan the QR code on the screen to send your results to the app. If you step off the device, the screen resets and the QR code disappears.

Puhti is not responsible for the app’s technology, development or compatibility, and does not guarantee that results will be available in the InBody app.

It shows how much fat, muscle and water your body contains and how they are distributed across body segments. The report includes key metrics such as visceral fat (fat around internal organs), a muscle–fat assessment, fluid balance and waist-to-hip ratio. It also highlights asymmetries and muscle balance to help you target training and daily changes. Results are presented clearly to make goal-setting and follow-up easy.

Yes. InBody measurement is reliable when performed according to instructions and repeated under similar conditions. The method is based on multi-frequency BIA used widely in healthcare, and the devices are medical devices.

InBody 770 is a medical device (MDD/93/42/EEC) that measures body composition accurately and quickly using a patented method.

• Measurement time is 60 seconds.
• Measurement frequencies 1, 5, 50, 250, 500, 1000 kHz allow assessment of different tissues.
• Wide operating range: weight 10–270 kg, height 95–220 cm, age 3–99 years.

In total, 30 impedance measurements are taken at six frequencies across these segments: right arm, left arm, trunk, right leg and left leg.

Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) measures electrical conductivity – the varying resistance alternating current encounters in different parts of the body. Different tissues respond differently to current. Body water conducts electricity very well, while fat acts like an insulator.

• Buy the measurement package from puhti.fi.
• Read the preparation instructions carefully.
• Go to the measurement point and open the door.
• Check on the measuring device that the ID and the mobile phone number are the same, i.e., DO NOT change the mobile phone number.
• Clean the equipment with cleaning wipes.
• Take off your socks and outerwear. The device will automatically deduct one kilogram from the measurement result.
• First, measure your blood pressure.
• Second, step on the device and follow its instructions.
• Finally, measure your hand grip strength.
• Step off the device, and the measurement will end automatically.
• Clean the equipment with cleaning wipes.
• See the results on your report. You will receive a text message notification when the results are ready.

If the grip strength meter is displaying pounds instead of kilograms, you can switch the unit as follows:

• Turn on the power of the grip strength meter.
• Squeeze the handle with half of your strength while, at the same time, briefly pressing the device’s power button (for about 1-2 seconds).
• This action will change the measurement unit from pounds to kilograms.

When you purchase any of Puhti’s laboratory packages at the regular price, you can add individual tests to the same order at a 40% discount (excluding pharmacogenetic panel and Stockholm3 test). Use the code YKSI when ordering.

The offer is valid until further notice and can only be used with package purchases at regular prices. Note: An order made cannot be split into multiple sampling occasions.

You can purchase a body measurements from Puhti’s website. You can find all body measurements products here.

Puhti’s body measurement, also known as the InBody 770 measurement, is an advanced and precise method that provides detailed information about body composition. The measurement includes over 50 values that reliably and accurately analyze, among other things, body muscle mass, body fat percentage, fluid balance, and an overall assessment of the body, presented in a clear report.

Puhti’s body measurement includes three measurements depending on the measurement point:

• InBody body composition measurements
• Blood pressure measurements
• Hand grip strength measurements

Yes. Puhti’s body composition report includes over 50 measurement results. Each result in the report is clearly explained so that you understand what the numbers mean in practice.

Bodymaja will be integrated into Puhti’s result report in November 2025. After this, you will see all your results on the Oma Puhti report.

The Puhti gift card can only be used as a payment method on Puhti’s website. Bodymaja will be integrated into Puhti’s website and result report during 2025. You can no longer make payments on Bodymaja’s website. Payments will be made on Puhti’s website.

The Bodymaja gift card can be used as a payment method in Puhti’s online store for body composition measurements. Explore Puhti’s body measurement services.

You can contact customer service via email at asiakaspalvelu@puhti.fi or check the contact methods here.

Vitamin B3 obtained from the diet is converted in our body into its active form, NAD biomolecules. A biomolecule is a molecule that is essential for the structure and function of living organisms. NADs (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotides) are coenzymes that are essential for metabolism. NADs are found in every living cell. There are four different types of NAD: NAD+, NADH, NADP+, and NADPH.

Glutathione is a molecule that neutralizes harmful oxygen radicals produced as by-products of mitochondrial function in the cell. The level of glutathiones partly depends on the amount of harmful oxygen radicals, so glutathione levels indicate the body’s defense capability. Glutathiones belong to antioxidants, which are obtained, among other things, from the diet.

Through Puhti’s online store, you can order the NADMED measurement for yourself. After ordering, you will receive clear instructions for sample collection.

The NADMED measurement is significantly more efficient than other NAD measurements on the market, as NADMED can separate all four NAD forms from each other and measure their quantities accurately. Traditional NAD measurement methods are either expensive, slow, or inaccurate. The NADMED method offers a fast, accurate, and cost-effective way to measure all four NAD forms (NAD+, NADH, NADP+, NADPH) as well as glutathiones.

NAD+ Only – if you only want to know your NAD+ level. A low NAD+ level may be due to, for example, illness or inflammation.

NAD+/NADH – Provides information about your NAD+ and NADH levels and their ratio. These molecules are often measured together because they are oxidized and reduced forms of NAD, both of which are needed for healthy energy production. The NAD+/NADH ratio is a good indicator of mitochondrial and overall metabolic function.

NAD+/NADH + NADP+/NADPH – This test allows for the isolation and measurement of all four NADs. NADP+ and NADPH are phosphorylated forms of NAD and are particularly involved in anabolic reactions, such as the synthesis of fatty acids and cholesterol.

NAD+/NADH + NADP+/NADPH + GSH/GSSG – This test allows for the isolation and measurement of all four NADs and two glutathiones. Glutathione is an antioxidant that participates in preventing cell damage and maintaining resistance.

It is a blood test taken at Mehiläinen laboratories across Finland. The analysis of the NADMED method is done from whole blood.

No, you do not have to provide any background information. However, you can choose to note down medications, underlying conditions, such as diabetes, or questions and observations related to your energy levels, as this information can help understand possible variations in NAD levels.

The optimal sample amount is 150–200 microliters (μl), which is a very small amount. A microliter (μl) corresponds to 0.000001 liters, meaning 1 microliter is one millionth of a liter.

The NADMED test does not require fasting. You can eat and drink normally before sample collection. However, please avoid using caffeine and nicotine products before sample collection.

The results from the NADMED test are usually available within 10 business days after sample collection.

NAD levels are normalized by volume (final concentration is μM). The unit μM means micromoles per liter (micromole per liter). One micromole (μmol) is equal to one millionth of a mole, meaning 1 μM = 1 μmol/liter.

We collaborate with various influencers. We offer influencers, clubs, and other stakeholders opportunities for collaboration with us, for example, on various social media channels or at events. See the Puhti partner instructions here.

We collaborate with various companies. You can contact Susanna Nuoramo-Winquist at 0505643834 regarding this matter.

 Unfortunately, we cannot comment on which test is suitable for you. You can compare the contents of the packages with this tool or assess for yourself which test is suitable for you. If you have symptoms or suspect an illness, we recommend first contacting your primary care physician, who will assess which test you need.

All individuals who are 15 years or older, have Finnish bankID as well as a Finnish personal identity code, can place a Puhti order.

The results are displayed as an easy-to-read report in the My journal section. We have tried to make the report as simple and clear as possible. We have received a lot of praise from our customers for the clarity of our reports! 

The results can be viewed on mobile or on a computer. The results are presented graphically, and the next time you get tested, the new results are updated in the same graphs. In certain tests, the value is not accurately determined after a certain limit, because it has no diagnostic significance. 

If the value is marked with red, the value falls outside the reference values. If the value is marked with green, it falls within the reference values. Some of the values also have a yellow area between them, which indicates a small deviation from the reference values. 

The results can be saved as a PDF file that opens with Adobe Acrobat, for example. If you wish, you can also print the results on paper. 

See an example of a Puhti report here. 

Log in to My journal with your banking credentials. You will not be able to log in until you have ordered the tests from the Puhti website. 

If you cannot log in to My journal, here’s what you can try: 

Try using a different browser or computer/phone. 

Try logging in to My journal again in about an hour. Server downtime may cause login errors. 

Contact us via the chat or over the phone. 

In our opinion, the interpretation of laboratory results does not need to be difficult. That is why we have made the report very visually clear and easy to read. The report shows whether your results fall within the reference values and what the different values mean. We will tell you what the different indicators are connected to and how you can influence them. 

Through Puhti, you can also easily book a remote appointment with a doctor as a separate service, during which you can go through all the results. 

However, our test packages do not include a personal interpretation or diagnosis of your results by a doctor. Always consult a doctor if you suspect a disease or have symptoms. 

You can view the results in the My journal service. The service requires strong authentication with Finnish banking credentials. 

We clearly illustrate which values fall within the reference values and what the values mean. After all the results have been completed, they can be printed or downloaded in PDF format. 

If you wish, you can order a doctor’s consultation directly in the My journal service for an additional fee. Our service does not automatically include a personal interpretation or diagnosis of your results by a doctor. If you suspect a disease or have symptoms, always consult a doctor. 

Many of the results included in our test packages are usually completed the day after the sample collection. 

As soon as the results are ready, we will send you email and SMS notifications. You can view the results on the My journal page. 

After the tests, you can order a remote consultation with a Mehiläinen doctor as a separate service directly in the My journal report. The consultation with a doctor is not included in the price of the laboratory package. 

Please note that most of the test packages do not require fasting. More detailed information can be found on the page of each test panel or individual test. Individual tests that require fasting are marked with a lowercase letter f in the test code. 

Try to sleep, eat, drink, exercise and work normally during the days before the test. The day before the test, try to have your meals at your usual mealtimes. Heavy stress or an intense sports performance on the previous day or the same day, for example, can also affect the values. 

First, order the tests on the Puhti website. After that, you will receive instructions for testing. The sample collection takes place at Mehiläinen laboratories, available in about 75 locations in 50 different cities. Please note! Most of the Mehiläinen laboratories serve customers only by appointment. You can see the locations of Mehiläinen laboratories here. You can book an appointment for laboratory testing here. 

When making an electronic appointment, you will need to re-authenticate with your online banking credentials and, as a Puhti customer, click on “prepaid service” in the “Payment method” menu.

The tests in the order are taken at the same time; tests in the same order cannot be divided into different testing days. 

Most of the Puhti test panels do not require fasting. Information on fasting can be found on the page of the test panel or individual test. See more detailed instructions for testing. 

Individual tests that require fasting are marked with a lowercase f in front of the test code (e.g. glucose fP-Gluk). Tests that require fasting are carried out in the morning after an overnight fast (8–12 hours). You can drink a glass of water in the morning. 

Certain tests require a specific time of day for sample collection (e.g. testosterone between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., cortisol between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.). This is also mentioned on the product page. 

Do not visit the laboratory if you are ill. 

LABORATORYTESTS

Sample collection for Puhti tests is possible at more than 75 locations in 50 cities. The sample collection takes place at Mehiläinen laboratories. First, order the test package of your choice on the Puhti website. The laboratories are centrally located in cities. You can check the locations of the laboratories here. You can make an appointment here.

BODY COMPOSITION MEASUREMENTS AS SELF-SERVICE MEASUREMENT

Puhti’s body composition measurements are done as a self-service in the largest shopping centers. You have access to 24 shopping centers across Finland. You can find these shopping centers on the locations page.

We recommend getting tested right away so that you can keep track of changes in your health. It is a good idea to find out the baseline before starting your exercise regimen or making other lifestyle changes so that you can see the effects of the changes in your test results. Seeing how your test results improve can motivate you to continue with your lifestyle changes. The baseline results and follow-up test results are updated on the same report in My journal, making it easy to see your progress. 

If you have booked an appointment at the laboratory, you can register at the reception and take a seat and wait for your turn.

All you need to bring with you is proof of identity (such as your driver’s license, identity card or passport). 

If you have placed a separate additional order and want to have all the tests taken at the same time, be sure to inform the laboratory. 

Kela compensation is not available for Puhti tests. The tests do not require a doctor’s appointment or referral. 

The service is suitable for you if you are interested in monitoring and maintaining your health with the help of a laboratory test. The Puhti laboratory packages provide a wide range of information on your health. We have compiled test packages suitable for various target groups. 

Comprehensive and versatile tests have been selected for the test packages for various target groups. The Puhti laboratory packages provides a wide range of information on your health. In the ‘Laboratory tests’ menu, you can find more information about all the ready-made test packages. 

Puhti tests do not require a doctor’s referral. However, if you suspect an illness, always consult a doctor. 

You can order a doctor’s consultation separately through our service after the tests. You can separately order a doctor’s consultation through our service regarding the laboratory tests after the tests have been completed.

Puhti (Puhti Lab Oy) offers the best services for measuring and developing your well-being. The company’s founders want to promote the well-being of Finns and offer them an easy way to monitor their health. Puhti is part of Mehiläinen. 

Data protection and information security are of the utmost importance to us. The data will remain in a high-security server room in Finland, which is dimensioned for health services. The data can only be accessed by persons responsible for laboratory testing whose access to the data is necessary for the provision of the service and who have signed a written NDA. 

The samples are taken and analysed at the laboratories of Mehiläinen in Finland. 

No sampling fee will be added to health examinations. No sampling fee (EUR 10) for orders over EUR 40. 

No fees are charged at the laboratory’s register. 

Consultation with a doctor on the results after the tests EUR 70. 

You can view the results on the My journal page. 

The results of the tests ordered after 24 March 2021 will also be updated in OmaKanta and OmaMehiläinen. The results will be transferred to the Kanta archive within approximately two days of the results being completed. 

If you have ordered a remote consultation with a doctor as an additional service, the doctor will also update their entries on your treatment in the Kanta archive. 

Attention! The texts appear in Kanta.fi as Mehiläinen’s document entries.

We automatically transfer the order information to Mehiläinen’s laboratory system. This means that you do not have to bring your Puhti order information or receipt to the laboratory. However, remember to bring proof of identity with you when arriving at the laboratory for the tests.  

Customers over the age of 15 can order Puhti tests. The young person must have their own online banking credentials so that they can view their results in My journal. 

If the young person is a minor, we recommend that you talk to a doctor about the young person’s condition and their need for laboratory tests. Always consult a doctor first if there are any symptoms or suspicions of illness. 

If you wish to order tests for more than one young person, the orders must be placed separately. This is because we need the personal details of the person to be tested when placing the order. 

Add the desired tests to your cart. Enter the gift card code in the shopping cart under. Click ‘Apply coupon’. The price is then updated. Click ‘Go to checkout’. 

If you have received a gift card through GoGift, enter the gift card code (not the order number) at checkout. 

The Puhti gift card cannot be used at the register of Mehiläinen’s laboratory; when paying with a gift card, the order must be placed on the Puhti website before visiting the laboratory for the tests. 

You can place an order on the Puhti website now and get tested later; the order is valid for one year. You can visit the laboratory whenever it suits you. Do not visit the laboratory if you are ill. 

The tests in the order are taken at the same time; tests in the same order cannot be divided into different testing days. 

You can select the ePassi payment option at the checkout of the Puhti online store, in which case you will be directed to the ePassi page to accept the payment. 

When paying with ePassi, you can only order tests for yourself. 

If the balance on the ePassi is not enough to place an order, you can transfer MyMoney from your own account to ePassi and make the payment using the ePassi benefit balance. Learn more: www.epassi.fi/fi/omaraha 

The Puhti online store has various payment options. You can use, for example, online bank payments, most common credit cards, part payment, invoice, mobile payments and ePassi Health benefit. 

Customers cannot pay for Puhti tests at the Mehiläinen laboratory; the tests must be ordered from the Puhti website before visiting the laboratory. 

You can add the desired individual tests to the ready-made test panels. The tests in the order are taken at the same time; tests in the same order cannot be divided into different testing days. 

If you experience any problems with payment, please check the following: 

At what point did the problem occur, on the Puhti page or on the bank’s page? If you have any problems with your bank’s website, please contact the bank. 

Is there a maintenance break on your bank’s website? Wait about an hour and then try the payment again. If there is still a problem, please contact Puhti’s customer service, for example via the chat. 

Try a different payment method. 

Check that you have filled in all the information correctly. 

Have you accepted the terms and conditions and clicked “Proceed to payment”? 

Does your device have a good network connection? 

If you are making the payment on your mobile phone, be sure to return from the online bank to the page where you placed the order after you have made the payment. 

Do you have a coupon code? Did you enter the code correctly and is the code still valid? Please note! No spaces should be typed before or after the code. 

If the previous steps did not help, please contact Puhti’s chat. 

You can add new tests to your existing order. Order the tests as usual from the Puhti page; the sampler will see all the tests you ordered in the system. Puhti tests cannot be purchased from the laboratory register. 

If you have placed a separate additional order and want to have all the tests taken at the same time, be sure to inform the laboratory. This does not apply to body composition measurements at the self-service point.

The order must always be filled in with the details of the person to be tested. If you want to order tests as a gift for someone else, gift cards are available. The gift card is used in Puhti’s online store, and the recipient of the gift can decide which test package they want to order. 

If you need to change your booked testing appointment, please do so no later than the day before the appointment by contacting Mehiläinen’s customer service. Contact information and instructions: https://ajanvaraus.mehilainen.fi/help?language=en. 

The quickest way to get in touch with Puhti on weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. is via our chat. Currently, the chat only works when you have accepted marketing cookies. You can change your settings here. You will find the chat on the right-hand side of the site. Click on the speech bubble and type your question. 

Our customer service can also be contacted by phone: +358 (0)10 338 7049 (8.35 cents/call + 16.69 cents/minute) 

If you want make changes to the tests you have ordered, you can request a change to your order from our customer service before visiting the laboratory. You can contact us via the chat on our website or by phone (+358 (0)10 338 7049). 

If the order includes promotional or special offer products or test panels with a lower than normal price, we will not be able to refund the amount in full; in this case, we will refund the price paid for the product. If a product is exchanged for another, we will take into account the difference between the products and the lower price in the amount of refund. 

Please note that we do not make changes to an order that has already been used. In other words, any changes to the order must be made before visiting the laboratory. After visiting the laboratory, we will not refund used orders or parts thereof.