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Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors, including central obesity, hypertension, and disturbed glucose, and insulin metabolism. that raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other diseases. A recent study suggests that taking omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids...

Incidences of metabolic disorders such as type-2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are increasing globally, primarily due to an increase in calorie intake coupled with a sedentary lifestyle. A recent study suggests that consuming flaxseed daily may help lower blood markers...

Previous studies have found that depression may contribute to a higher risk of type-2 diabetes, but the exact link between the two was not clear. Now, a recent study suggests that depression may compound the risk of developing type-2 diabetes...

A recent study suggests that curcumin supplements may raise levels of adiponectin and lower levels of leptin in people with metabolic syndrome. Adiponectin is a hormone that helps regulate insulin sensitivity and energy and leptin is the “satiety hormone,” informing...

Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of mortality, possibly partially due to increased oxidative stress and inflammation. A recent study suggests that higher blood levels of lycopene may lower the risk of mortality in people with metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is...

A recent study suggests that obese people with metabolic syndrome may be facing a catch-22: their weight and other problems increase oxidative stress, which increases their need for vitamin E. However, those same problems may cause their bodies to not...