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Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors -- high blood pressure, high blood sugar, high cholesterol levels, and belly fat -- that increases risk of heart disease and diabetes. Diet, exercise, and medications improve it.
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New research shows big differences in how the simple sugars fructose and glucose are metabolized by the body.
New research shows big differences in how the simple sugars fructose and glucose are metabolized by the body.
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Are You at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Given how common metabolic syndrome is -- it's estimated that one out of six people have it -- everyone should be worried about their risk factors. After all, metabolic syndrome can dramatically increase your risk of serious health problems, such as diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes -- yet often people don't even know what it is.
Metabolic syndrome is generally defined as a cluster of risk factors, including high blood sugar, extra abdominal fat, high blood pressure, and unhealthy cholesterol levels.


