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Frequently asked questions about metabolic syndrome |
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What is metabolic syndrome? |
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What are the dangers of Metabolic syndrome? |
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How do I know whether or not I have metabolic syndrome? |
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What is abdominal obesity? |
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How do I know if I have metabolic syndrome? |
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Is there any treatment for metabolic syndrome? |
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Are Kibow dietary supplements laboratory tested? |
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How can I learn more about metabolic syndrome? |
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Frequently asked questions about metabolic syndrome |
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What is metabolic syndrome? |
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Metabolic syndrome has been referred to in the past as Syndrome X or insulin resistance. |
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While not a disease, metabolic syndrome is a group of disorders that cause a modification of some of the normal biochemical processes that take place in our bodies. (See the table below for some examples of familiar biochemical processes which can be adversely affected by metabolic syndrome). |
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These biochemical disorders, also known as metabolic syndrome "risk factors", are all inter-related. Having any one of the metabolic risk factors can lead to disease, but if a person has several metabolic syndrome risk factors at the same time, than the consequences can be even more serious. |
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What are the dangers of Metabolic syndrome? |
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Metabolic syndrome can lead to Type 2 diabetes (90% of all diabetes) a frequent cause of premature illness and death. Type 2 diabetes itself is a major contributor to the risk of developing life-threatening cardiovascular disease (CVD). Here are some recent figures to think about: |
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1 OUT OF EVERY 6 AMERICAN ADULTS has metabolic syndrome. |
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Diabetes is A LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH (#4 or 5) in the developed world |
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People with metabolic syndrome are 5 TIMES MORE LIKELY to develop type 2 diabetes than people without the syndrome. |
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Atherosclerotic heart disease is the #1 KILLER in the United States. |
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If you have metabolic syndrome your chances of having a heart attack or stroke are
3 TIMES GREATER than those of people without the syndrome |
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If you have metabolic syndrome, your CHANCES OF SURVIVING A STROKE OR HEART ATTACK ARE REDUCED BY 50% as compared to people who do not have the syndrome. |
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How do I know whether or not I have metabolic syndrome? |
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Definitions of metabolic syndrome vary from one source to another However, given the unprecedented increase in the incidence of diabetes (predicted to double by 2025) and the parallel increase in cardiovascular related illness and death, it is imperative to have a universally accepted diagnosic tool to help clinicians quickly identify patients with metabolic syndrome. |
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According to the American Heart Association, a person who presents any three of the following five metabolic risk factors is said to have metabolic syndrome. |
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| Raised Triglycerides (TG) level |
150 mg/dL (1.7 mmol/L),
or specific treatment for this blood fat abnormality.
Triglycerides are chains of fatty acids that provide much of the energy required for our cells to function. People with diabetes or who are obese are also likely to have high triglycerides. Above-normal levels of TG are often associated with an increased risk of stroke in people with heart disease |
| Reduced HDL (“good”) cholesterol |
< 40 mg/dL (1.03 mmol/L) in males
< 50 mg/dL (1.29 mmol/L) in females
or specific treatment for this blood fat abnormality.
Cholesterol is necessary for many body functions like building cell membranes and making several essential hormones. However,when the same person has a combination of raised triglycerides, high LDL (“bad”)cholesterol, and low HDL, plaque can build-up on artery walls. |
| Raised blood pressure |
systolic BP 3 130 or diastolic BP 3 85 mm Hg
or treatment of previously diagnosed hypertension
High blood pressure is a recognized contributing factor to heart disease. |
| Raised fasting plasma glucose (FPG) |
100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L)
or previously diagnosed type 2 diabetes
When glucose (sugar) stays in the blood too long, it can stick to proteins and destroy their ability to do their job. Kidney damage, blindness, and amputations may result. |
| Elevated waist circumference |
102 cm (40 in) in men
88 cm (35 in) in women |
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What is abdominal obesity? |
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A too-big waist is a dominant factor in metabolic syndrome because the excess fat can cause an increase in blood pressure, an increase in blood sugar and an unhealthy variation in the amounts of lipids in the blood. All of these will increase the risk of heart attack. In the US, a male is generally considered to be abdominally obese if his waist measures 40 inches (102 centimeters)or more. The figure for females is 35 inches (88 centimeters) or more. In some ethnic groups, the figure for males is slightly lower. |
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What should I do if I have metabolic syndrome? |
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If you are a man and your waist circumference exceeds 40 inches or if you are a woman and your waist circumference exceeds 35 inches, you should ask your doctor about metabolic syndrome. |
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Is there any treatment for metabolic syndrome? |
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When combined with a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise and a balanced diet, Kibow dietary supplements effectively reduce the risk of developing metabolic syndrome. If you already have metabolic syndrome, Kibow dietary supplements will help improve the various contributing factors. |
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Are Kibow dietary supplements laboratory tested? |
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Yes. Developed after nine years of extensive research, Kibow dietary supplements are scientifically formulated and clinically validated. In every case, you should ask your doctor about Kibow dietary supplements. |
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How can I learn more about metabolic syndrome? |
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Two good sources for more information are :
The American Heart Association (www.americanheart.org) and
The International Diabetes Federation (www.idf.org) |
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