Perhaps the term metabolic syndrome is still not familiar in our society. It is worth noting that the metabolic syndrome is a collection of various metabolic disorders causing cardiovascular diseases that kill.
Someone said in a state of metabolic syndrome if you have at least some conditions ie high blood pressure, obesity, fat levels in the blood are not normal, and low levels of HDL or good cholesterol.
In people who suffer from metabolic syndrome, the majority of new patients know her condition after the complaint. They do not realize that such a state can be said to be too late because there has been disturbed or damaged organ.
Sugar is a source of calories and energy for the body. Normally, sugar is consumed will be removed from the blood and stored as energy. If sugar remains in the blood will lead to a condition of high blood sugar levels.
Glucose in the
blood to reach all organs and systems like the heart arteries and veins, kidneys, and nervous system. A person with high blood sugar levels have an increased risk of some diseases such as heart attack, stroke, blindness, and amputation.
High blood sugar levels often develop into diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2. Risk factors of metabolic syndrome is when the fasting blood glucose level above 110 mg / dL.
High triglyceride levels in the body can lead to accumulation of fat in the arteries called plaque that causes oxygenated blood is difficult to reach the heart. High triglyceride levels of more than 150 mg / dl increases the risk of heart attack.