Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome Among US Adults – (01-24-02)



Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome Among US Adults

Remember that Metabolic Syndrome (aka Syndrome X, dysinsulinism) is a condition in which insulin becomes less and less effective at reducing levels of glucose in the bloodstream; resulting in elevated glucose as well as insulin. The negative effects on health from these alterations are incredibly lengthy.

This article reviews the prevalence in the US and finds a shockingly high percentage, averaging around 25%. One of the first dietary recommendations I give to any patients for any condition is to avoid refined carbs. I believe that our dietary patterns are resulting in these high percentages.

Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome Among US Adults: Findings From the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

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James Bogash

For more than a decade, Dr. Bogash has stayed current with the medical literature as it relates to physiology, disease prevention and disease management. He uses his knowledge to educate patients, the community and cyberspace on the best way to avoid and / or manage chronic diseases using lifestyle and targeted supplementation.







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