“Metabolic syndrome is the medical term
for a combination of diabetes,
high blood pressure (hypertension) and obesity”.1
Umbrella
What may the Metabolic Syndrome Umbrella include?
Depending on the Source (DotS) this Umbrella may include:
- Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Syndrome X
- Syndrome X
Definition
What is metabolic syndrome?
DotS the definition of metabolic syndrome may vary. The (United Kingdom) NHS’s definition is:
It puts you at greater risk of getting coronary heart disease, stroke and other conditions that affect the blood vessels”.2
The (United States) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) definition is:
Conditions
What conditions may be associated with metabolic syndrome?
In Metabolic Syndrome: What Is Metabolic Syndrome? the NHLBI elaborate on:
- A large waistline…
- High blood pressure…
- High blood sugar levels…
- High blood triglycerides…
- Low HDL cholesterol…”.4
Causes
What causes metabolic syndrome?
The American Heart Association (AHA) note:
“Underlying causes of metabolic syndrome include overweight and obesity, insulin resistance, physical inactivity, genetic factors and increasing age”.5
In Metabolic Syndrome: Causes and Risk Factors the NHLBI elaborate on:
Weight
Is weight a major cause of metabolic syndrome?
In Metabolic Syndrome: Causes and Risk Factors – What Causes Metabolic Syndrome? the NHLBI note:
Common or Not
How common is metabolic syndrome?
In Metabolic Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes – Overview the (United States) Mayo Clinic explain:
“Metabolic syndrome is increasingly common, and up to one-third of U.S. adults have it”.8
In Metabolic Syndrome the NHS note:
They’re very common conditions that are linked, which explains why metabolic syndrome affects an estimated 1 in 3 older adults aged 50 or over in the UK”.9
Prevention
How can metabolic syndrome be prevented?
The AHA explain:
“Although metabolic syndrome is a serious condition, you can reduce your risks significantly by losing weight; increasing your physical activity; eating a heart-healthy diet that’s rich in whole grains, fruits, vegetables and fish; and working with your health care team to monitor and manage your blood glucose, blood cholesterol and blood pressure”.10
In Metabolic Syndrome: What Is Metabolic Syndrome the NHLBI note:

Health Care Provider
What if I think I have risk factors for metabolic syndrome?
If you think you have risk factors for metabolic syndrome, it may be in your best interest to choose to talk to your health care provider about this.
In Metabolic Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor the Mayo Clinic also note:
“If you know you have at least one component of metabolic syndrome, ask your doctor whether you need testing for other components of the syndrome”.12
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- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: 5 Tips: What You Should Know About High Blood Cholesterol
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- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
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- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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Sources
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- Metabolic Syndrome. Page Last Reviewed: 03 December 2019. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/metabolic-syndrome/ Accessed: 12 November 2023
- Metabolic Syndrome. Page Last Reviewed: 03 December 2019. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/metabolic-syndrome/ Accessed: 12 November 2023
- Metabolic Syndrome: What Is Metabolic Syndrome? Last Updated: 18 May 2022. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/metabolic-syndrome Accessed: 12 November 2023
- Metabolic Syndrome: What Is Metabolic Syndrome? Last Updated: 18 May 2022. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/metabolic-syndrome Accessed: 12 November 2023
- About Metabolic Syndrome: What Is Metabolic Syndrome? Last Reviewed: 17 October 2023. American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/metabolic-syndrome/about-metabolic-syndrome Accessed: 12 November 2023
- Metabolic Syndrome: Causes and Risk Factors. Last Updated: 18 May 2022. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/metabolic-syndrome/causes Accessed: 12 November 2023
- Metabolic Syndrome: Causes and Risk Factors – What Causes Metabolic Syndrome? Last Updated: 18 May 2022. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/metabolic-syndrome/causes Accessed: 12 November 2023
- Metabolic Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor. 06 May 2021. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351916 Accessed: 12 November 2023
- Metabolic Syndrome. Page Last Reviewed: 03 December 2019. NHS https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/metabolic-syndrome/ Accessed: 12 November 2023
- About Metabolic Syndrome: What Are the Risk Factors? Last Reviewed: 17 October 2023. American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/metabolic-syndrome/about-metabolic-syndrome Accessed: 12 November 2023
- Metabolic Syndrome: What Is Metabolic Syndrome? Last Updated: 18 May 2022. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/metabolic-syndrome Accessed: 12 November 2023
- Metabolic Syndrome: Symptoms & Causes – Symptoms: When To See A Doctor. 06 May 2021. Mayo Clinic https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/metabolic-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20351916 Accessed: 12 November 2023