Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, elevated insulin levels, impaired glucose tolerance, atherogenic dyslipidemia (increased triglyceride levels, low HDL cholesterol, increased small LDL particles), abdominal obesity (excess body fat around the waist, leading to fat kidneys, fat intestines, fat pancreas, and fat liver, all causing the belly to protrude), pro-inflammatory state (abdominal fat is like a misogynistic endocrine organ, producing inflammatory cytokines, estrogen (gynecomastia or man boobs)) and a prothrombotic state (inflammation increases the tendency for the blood to clot) — that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) found that the unadjusted prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 39.0 ± 1.1% among all participants, 39.9 ± 1.7% among men, and 38.1 ± 1.2% among women. About 4 of every 10 people in the United States have metabolic syndrome. It is the new health epidemic that if not treated will bankrupt the health care system. Why do people develop metabolic syndrome? The answer is that people are consuming carbohydrates, including sugars and starches, at amounts much higher than we ever did historically. Humans simply did not evolve on a diet with constant high intakes of carbohydrate and the only solution is to limit carbohydrate intake.

What is the treatment for metabolic syndrome?
The foundational treatment is a diet that supplies sufficient protein and good fats, and restricts carbohydrate intake.
Other treatments address cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, hormone balance, liver function improvement and gut healing. Exercise is essential.