What is Metabolic Syndrome? by Dr. Pradeep Haranahalli

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What is Metabolic Syndrome? -  Dr. Pradeep Haranahalli





 

Metabolic syndrome is also known as syndrome X. It is a very common health condition affecting about 33% of adult population in Asian countries, more so common among women.

 

It is not a disease in itself, and do not have any symptoms, but the bluster of conditions which occurs to other. The increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension and heart disease and stroke.

 

Metabolic syndrome consists of four important components.

 

First one has increased blood pressure, which is more than 130 / 80 mm of mercury.

 

Second, one is increased blood sugar, which is fasting blood sugar of more than 100 mg/dl.

 

Third, one is increased fat around the waist, which we call it apple go obesity. Here, the waist circumference is increased more than 40 inches for men and more than 35 inches in just for women.

 

And the fourth component is increased cholesterol levels, particularly increased triglycerides more than 150 and reduced HDL level less than 40. 

 

Metabolic syndrome is mainly due to unhealthy lifestyle, which is due to an imbalance in our dietary habits and our physical activity, and also due to insulin resistance, smoking and hormonal imbalance, particularly among women.

 

Metabolic syndrome is reversible by efforts bringing in changes in our dietary practices.

 

As for last increase in physical activity, thus leading to weight loss of at least more than ten percent dietary changes primarily consist of controlling intake of saturated fat, trans-fat, cholesterol, and salt in our diet and increase in consuming fruits and vegetable intake along with whole grains instead of refine carbohydrates.

 

Also in increase in physical activity at the guidance of physician and dietitian with increase in physical activity ranging from 45 min to an hour of just waking can help us lose weight and reverse metabolic syndrome.

 

Dr. Pradeep Haranahalli, Cardiologist, Manipal Hospitals, Whitefield

 

 

 

 

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