Metabolic Syndrome (X)
Metabolic syndrome X, also called insulin resistance syndrome, is a group of conditions that put you at risk for heart diseases and diabetes. The cause is unknown, but it is thought that you lack a hormone in your body that helps you turn sugar from good into energy.
People with this syndrome have high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high triglycerides (a kind of fat), low levels of HDL (the good cholesterol) and are fat around the waist.
If you have at least three of these conditions, you may be at risk for heart disease or diabetes. See your doctor to talk about lifestyle changes and other treatments that can reduce your risk.
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- Q What is metabolic syndrome X?
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Elizabeth Casparro, Nutrition & DieteticsMetabolic Syndrome X is a condition in which there are multiple health-related abnormalities, but none are abnormal enough to be diagnosed with a disease. Metabolic Syndrome is usually characterized by elevated blood sugar (not high enough to be... Full Answer
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- Q What is metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyMetabolic syndrome is a dangerous condition that includes high blood pressure, excess belly fat and insulin resistance. In this video, Dr. Oz examines the link between this widespread epidemic and a product you probably have in your kitchen. Full Answer
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- Q How is metabolic syndrome diagnosed?
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The most current and widely used criteria identify this syndrome by the presence of three or more of these risk factors: - Central obesity. This is measured by waist circumference: - More than 40 inches for men. - More than 35 inches for women. - Fasting... Full Answer
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- Q What are the symptoms of metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Bill Salt, GastroenterologyPeople with a cluster of metabolic syndrome symptoms have a disproportionate risk for heart disease as well as diabetes and stroke. What is this cluster of metabolic syndrome symptoms? It is: hypertension: high blood pressure of 130/85 or above,... Full Answer
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- Q How do I know if I have metabolic syndrome?
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A visit to your doctor for a routine check-up can reveal most of the risk factors that comprise metabolic syndrome. They include high blood pressure, high blood sugar and unhealthy cholesterol levels.This risk factor will be much more obvious: being... Full Answer
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- Q How can I prevent metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyThe lifestyle choices you make can have a serious impact on whether you develop metabolic syndrome, because they could help lower all of your risk factors for the condition. That's why it's important to adopt a program of exercise, healthy eating,... Full Answer
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- Q How is eating sugar linked to metabolic syndrome?
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Jorge Cruise, FitnessSugar consumption has been linked to metabolic syndrome. This syndrome is a combination of a number of health conditions, including abdominal obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, insulin resistance and inflammation. Researchers at the... Full Answer
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- Q Which foods should I not eat if I have metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf you have metabolic syndrome, eliminate sugars, alcohol, fried or fatty foods, refined carbohydrates, and high-cholesterol foods. Avoid cow's milk especially, and all fatty dairy foods. Remember: Packaged foods tend to be loaded with salt,... Full Answer
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- Q What are some myths about metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyMyths about metabolic syndrome are listed below. Myth: Metabolic syndrome is a very rare condition, which explains why you may not have heard of it. Fact: Many Americans -- more than one in five -- have metabolic syndrome, according to a... Full Answer
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- Q What foods should I eat if I have metabolic syndrome?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyIf you have metabolic syndrome, eat more vegetables; they supply slow-burning complex carbohydrates that don't need much insulin for metabolism, preventing rapid sugar spikes. Eat more chromium-rich foods such as string beans, eggs, cucumbers,... Full Answer
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