Study Finds High Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in U.S.

JAMA: Nearly 35 percent of all U.S. adults and 50 percent of those 60 years of age or older were estimated to have the metabolic syndrome in 2011-2012, according to a study in the May 19 issue of JAMA. The metabolic syndrome is combination of health conditions (such as obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, poor lipid profile) that contribute to cardiovascular illness and death. Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2006 reported a metabolic syndrome prevalence of 34 percent. Understanding updated prevalence trends may be important given the potential effect of the metabolic syndrome and its associated health complications on the aging U.S. population, according to background information in the article.

Widely Used Food Additive Promotes Colitis, Obesity And Metabolic Syndrome, Research Shows

Georgia University. US: Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter the gut microbiota composition and localization to induce intestinal inflammation that promotes the development of inflammatory bowel disease and metabolic syndrome, new research shows.

Metabolic Syndrome is Associated With Increased Endometrial Cancer Risk Independent of Being Overweight/Obese

AACR. US: Women age 65 or older who had metabolic syndrome—a common disorder characterized by a number of medical conditions, including low levels of “good” cholesterol and high levels of fats called triglycerides—were at increased risk of endometrial cancer, and this increased risk was independent of being overweight or obese, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) means the presence of multiple risk factors for cardiovascular disease (stroke, hypertension,coronary artery disease...). The report from the american National Cholesterol Education Program’s Adult Treatment Panel III (ATP III) identified 6 components of metabolic syndrome that are related to Cardio Vascular Disease: abdominal obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia (high triglyceride, high cholesterol), raised blood pressure, insulin resistance (diabetes), glucose intolerance (diabetes), a pro-inflammatory state and a prothrombotic state. MetS increases the risks of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease. Some studies have also suggested that it may be related to some gastrointestinal tract diseases, such as fatty liver, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, and unexplained liver cirrhosis

High Triglycerides (Hypertriglyceridemia)

Author: Dr Elena Citkowitz Yale University 2008-12-28

Triglycerides are fat molecules. They serve as the body’s primary source of stored energy. However, high levels of triglycerides in the blood are associated with serious health problems (link to Coronary Artery Disease or CAD, link to pancreatitis). Treatment options include diet, exercise, weight loss, and medication.

Metabolic Syndrome

Author: Dr Elena Citkowitz Yale University 2009-01-24

The Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X, insulin resistance syndrome) : The metabolic syndrome is made up of a constellation of abnormalities that increase the risk for developing diabetes and possibly for coronary artery disease.