Twenty-seven Percent of Americans Have Metabolic Syndrome
It’s now estimated that over 55 million Americans have metabolic syndrome; however, if you’re like most Americans, you may not have ever heard of the syndrome much less understand how it increases your risk of heart disease and stroke. Metabolic syndrome actually is a cluster of disorders, all of which are affected by insulin resistance.
If you have three or more of the following, you considered as having metabolic syndrome:
A waistline of 40 inches or more for men and 35 inches or more for women
High triglyceride levels
High blood pressure
Elevated fasting blood sugar levels
Low HDL cholesterol levels (the good cholesterol)
There are no specific symptoms of metabolic syndrome, but it takes a toll on health. People with metabolic syndrome are 3.5 times more likely to die of a heart-related ailment and 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes. The good news is that you can overcome this deadly syndrome. I have treated thousands of patients with metabolic syndrome; I know how to cut through the confusion and give you the basics about how you can restore your health.
