Metabolic Health

What is metabolic syndrome?

Clinically speaking, metabolic syndrome is having 3 or more abnormal measurements of the following biomarkers:

1. Blood sugar
2. Triglycerides
3. HDL cholesterol
4. Blood Pressure
5. Waist circumference

What are the risks associated with metabolic syndrome?

1. Increased risk of heart attack
2. Increased risk of stroke
3. Increased risk of Dementia (Alzheimer’s, etc.)
4. Increased risk of Parkinson’s disease
5. Increased risk of cancer