Android Fat as a Determinant of Metabolic Syndrome: Gender Difference

Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of various risk factors including hypertension, dyslipidemia, dysglycemia, and central obesity [1], has been increasing over the last decades. Several studies support the fact that individuals with MetS have increased risks for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) [2]. Although MetS is still a medical controversy due to different definitions and unexplained pathophysiology [3], compelling evidence suggests that excess body fat is associated with an increased risk of MetS [4].

Source: Nutrition - June 19, 2018 Category: Nutrition Authors: Xinyan Bi, Yi Ting Loo, Christiani Jeyakumar Henry Source Type: research