The Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X) and Weight Loss
Posted by Janice Vaughn Knox on Sat, Mar 19, 2011 @ 06:25 PM
Syndrome X
Ok, so what is this thing called the Metabolic Syndrome? As many of us approach middle age, we put on weight for several reasons in addition to poor diets and lifestyle choices.
- Insulin resistance
- Hypothyroidism
- Adrenal gland failure
- Gonadal failure (especially women)
One of the "syndromes" that occurs because of this change, is the Metabolic Syndrome. When you have a combination of high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low HDLs and of course insulin resistance you fit into the Syndrome X diagnosis. The Metabolic syndrome places you smack between prediabetes and diabetes out right. Cardiovascular risks and the incidence of type II diabetes increase for those with metabolic syndrome.
How to get rid of this scary and insidious beast?
The only way to get rid of the syndrome is to lose weight and exercise. Most over weight people are insulin resistant or putting it another way, have to much insulin in their system. Insulin is the only hormone that carries glucose into your muscle and fat cells. When there is too much, it acts like a lockdown on the cells, stopping them from releasing fat. With exercise and losing weight, one can prevent the onset of Syndrome X and treat the disease as for those who have it. The other key factor in the treatment and prevention of the metabolic syndrome is the diet, eating the correct foods. Again, what foods do you eat and what are the ratio of proteins-fats-carbohydrates to be eaten?
Metabolic typing plays a large role defining what foods, macronutrient (proteins, fats, carbs) ratios and micronutrients (supplements and vitamins) are needed to treat and prevent metabolic syndrome. Instead of the one diet fit all approach, specific plans allow your body to use what is best for your metabolism.
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