Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
These conditions include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. Having just one of these conditions doesn’t mean you have metabolic syndrome. But it does mean you have a greater risk of serious disease.
Metabolic Risk Factors that could result in Metabolic Syndrome
- A large waistline or High Visceral Fat.
- A high triglyceride level
- A low HDL cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- High fasting blood sugar
- Insulin Resistance (Pre Diabetes)
Other conditions that may play a role in metabolic syndrome:
- A fatty liver (excess triglycerides and other fats in the liver)
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (a tendency to develop cysts on the ovaries)
- Gallstones
- Breathing problems during sleep (such as sleep apnea)
How to prevent:
- Having a good lifestyle
- Keeping body weight in control and having a healthy weight
- Eating nutritious whole food
- Regular exercise
- Resting or sleeping well
- Managing mental stress
- No Smoking
- Reduce drinking alcohol
References:
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/metabolic-syndrome
https://www.webmd.com/heart/metabolic-syndrome/metabolic-syndrome-what-is-it#1
https://www.healthline.com/health/metabolic-syndrome
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