What Is Metabolic Syndrome?
2. Symptoms
Because many of the disorders associated with metabolic syndrome have no visible symptoms, it is sometimes hard to identify its presence. You usually don’t feel any different when your blood cholesterol, fasting glucose, or blood pressure increases. Regular check-ups and blood tests will help to confirm hidden irregularities.
One key factor, however, is the accumulation of belly fat. Unlike fat in other parts of the body, visceral fat inside the abdomen surrounds vital organs. Research has shown a wide variety of diseases can be linked to visceral fat, including heart disease, high blood pressure, chronic inflammation, and metabolic syndrome.
