What Causes Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome has several causes that act
together. Some can be controlled, while others cant.
Causes that can be controlled include
overweight
and obesity, lack of physical activity, and insulin resistance.
Some causes you cant control are growing older
and genetics. Your chance of developing metabolic syndrome increases with age.
Your genes can increase your chances of developing insulin resistance, for
example, which can lead to metabolic syndrome, even if you have only a little
extra weight around your waist.
Two other conditions are often found in people with
metabolic syndrome, although its not known if they cause it or worsen it.
The two conditions are a tendency to form blood clots and a tendency to have a
constant, low-grade inflammation throughout the body.
Additional conditions that are being studied to see
whether they have links to metabolic syndrome include:
- Fatty liver (excess triglycerides and other fats
in the liver)
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (a tendency to
develop cysts on the ovaries)
- Gallstones
- Breathing problems during sleep such as
sleep
apnea
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