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Understanding Metabolic Syndrome and its Nutritional Management
Abstract: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a collection of risk factors, especially when at least three occur together, including abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, low high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) levels, hypertension, and insulin resistance. MetS is linked to an increased risk of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) if treatment is not received.The causes of MetS include both genetic and acquired factors that contribute to issues such as insulin resistance, chronic low-grade inflammation, and obesity. …
Published in International Journal of Sustainability · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 26–37 Read article