10 Metabolic Syndrome Symptoms
Symptom #1: Central Obesity
Central obesity refers to abdominal obesity. This means that there is excessive abdominal fat around the abdominal area to the extent where it has a negative impact on health. Central obesity has been associated with Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Visceral fat is located in the peritoneal cavity.
Central obesity is often associated with dyslipidemia and glucose intolerance. Some studies have suggested that excessive visceral adiposity (adipose tissue of the organs) is linked to decreased insulin sensitivity and dysregulation of lipids. Furthermore, fat located around the abdomen can produce excessive levels of molecules called cytokines, contributing to a generalized inflammatory state in the body.
