Metabolic Syndrome: Common Symptoms
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Metabolic Syndrome is characterized by the following symptoms/conditions:
- High blood pressure (130/85 or higher)
- High blood sugar levels and insulin resistance
- High levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in your blood
- High levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) and low levels of HDL (good cholesterol) in your blood
- Trouble with extra body fat around your waist
- Thick blood (also known as hypercoagulability, Antiphospholipids, and Hughes Syndrome)
- Pro-inflammatory state (elevated C-reactive protein in the blood)1
The following tests and procedures may help you find out if you have Metabolic Syndrome or other related chronic conditions:
- Online Self-assessments – Self-assessments, such as the Candidiasis Self-assessment and the Magnesium Assessment, can help you determine some of the root cause(s) of your chronic conditions. Learn more about Self-assessments.
- Blood Pressure Reading — A cuff is placed around your upper arm and inflated, while a healthcare professional determines your diastolic and systolic blood pressure. High blood pressure can be one indicator of the possibility of Metabolic Syndrome.
- Fasting Glucose Tolerance Test — A simple blood test taken after fasting (usually 12 to 14 hours of fasting is required before the test is taken), which measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
- C-Reactive Protein Test — A simple blood test that measures C-reactive protein levels in the blood. High C-reactive protein levels indicate the presence of systemic inflammation, usually found in those who suffer from Metabolic Syndrome.
- Lipid Profile — Those who have Metabolic Syndrome exhibit low HDL (good) cholesterol, high LDL (bad) cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. A simple blood test taken after fasting for 12 to 14 hours can determine lipid levels. The lipid profile includes:
- Total cholesterol
- HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol)
- LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol)
- Triglycerides
Additional Information about Metabolic Syndrome
- Metabolic Syndrome Overview
- Common causes of Metabolic Syndrome
- Natural and alternative treatments for Metabolic Syndrome
- Dietary and lifestyle recommendations that may help in the treatment of Metabolic Syndrome
- Conventional or prescription medications used in the treatment of Metabolic Syndrome
- Cited Sources and Additonal Reading for Metabolic Syndrome
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