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Metabolic syndrome is also known as
Syndrome X
Metabolic syndrome is a
Cluster of symptoms characterized by obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension, & dyslipidemia.
Symptoms
Metabolic syndrome can lead to an increased risk of
Cardiovascular disease.
Syndrome X is usually associated with
Obesity (abdominal), high-fat diet, & sedentary lifestyle.
What is a common denominator associated with metabolic syndrome/syndrome X factors?
High levels of circulating free fatty acids (FFA).
What happens to the body in the presence of high FFA concentrations?
It favors their use as energy, decreasing glucose oxidation & glycogen synthesis, inhibiting glucose transport.
The result of high FFA concentrations is
Chronically elevated levels of blood sugar levels, hyperglycemia.
Blood sugar
During states of hyperglycemia insulin will be elevated, what does this lead to?
The conversion of excess blood sugar to other products (glycoproteins & fatty acids).
What would a healthy individual have to do to have chronically elevated blood sugar?
Eat extremely high percentages of simple carbohydrates (sucrose) & fat, maintaining a constant energy access/be overweight.
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