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Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic Syndrome, also known as syndrome X, is a grouping of metabolic risk factors that put a person at risk for heart disease. Recognizing if you have syndrome X can help you to take action to reducing your risk of heart attacks, strokes and other heart diseases. Recognizing Metabolic Syndrome You have metabolic syndrome if you have 3 of any of the following conditions Excessive Abdominal Fat - If you are overweight or obese and carry a good portion of this excess fat in your waist, then you have excessive abdominal fat. Elevated Blood Pressure – If your blood pressure is 130/85 mm or greater, then you would have this metabolic syndrome factor. High Blood Sugar – If your fasting blood sugar is 100 mg/dl or greater you would be considered to have a high blood sugar level. Blood Fat Disorder – If you have high blood fat (triglycerides) and a low level of HDL (high density lipoprotein – the good cholesterol) you would have a blood fat disorder. The primary risk factors for this syndrome appear to be excessive abdominal fat and insulin resistance, or high blood sugar. Many type 2 diabetics also have metabolic syndrome. Be sure to read these metabolism boosters to control your metabolic syndrome. Managing Metabolic Syndrome If you have these risk factors, you will want to take steps towards reducing your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Here are some simple changes that can help you minimize your risk.
Eat Healthy If you have a high blood sugar, start watching your carbohydrate intake. Make sure it’s the good carbs and not empty carbs like processed sugars. Make the most out of your foods by selecting foods that provide the right nutritional value. Watch the fat intake as well especially if you have blood fat disorder. Make sure you are limiting the trans fats and instead eat foods with the healthier fats (monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.) Eating healthy is a lifestyle change that will help you manage your metabolic syndrome. Exercise Exercising has many benefits including weight loss and reducing risk of certain diseases. Exercising can help lower your blood sugar level, your high blood pressure and the cholesterol levels. Additionally, you will be gaining lean muscles which will increase your basal metabolic rate. Back to Understanding Your Metabolism Additional articles Best Ab Exercises Best Weight Loss Plan Exercise
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