With the continuous improvement of living standards, more and more people in China suffer from metabolic syndrome. Going out to take the car, going upstairs to take the elevator, eating and taking out are the common way of life for most people now, but various chronic diseases may also follow. Metabolic syndrome can bring about a variety of health problems, such as high blood pressure, high blood lipids and other serious health hazards are related to it. So, what exactly is metabolic syndrome? Who are at high risk? How do "lazy people" have a healthy lifestyle? Let's take a look at it today.
What is metabolic syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome refers to a clinical syndrome in which multiple metabolic abnormalities exist in a person at the same time, and it occurs under the combined action of genetic and environmental factors. These metabolic abnormalities generally include risk factors for cardiovascular diseases such as blood glucose abnormalities, diabetes mellitus, abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. The prevalence of metabolic syndrome in China is also gradually increasing, especially in our northern region.
What are the dangers of metabolic syndrome?
1. Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome may be accompanied by elevated blood sugar when it first occurs, and if there is no initial increase in blood sugar, it also increases the risk of developing diabetes later in life.
2. Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases
Once metabolic syndrome appears, it has heralded the possibility of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. The earliest alarm bell for us is atherosclerosis, once the formation of blood clots, it will lead to coronary heart disease, cerebral infarction and other cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, seriously threatening health, and even endangering life.
3. Acanthosis nigricans
Some people may have early changes in the skin due to hyperinsulinemia, and gray-brown pigmentation appears in the skin folds, often symmetrical, and the skin is thickened and soft.
4. Cancer
Metabolic syndrome is also related to the occurrence and development of certain cancers, such as breast cancer, endometrial cancer, prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer, hepatobiliary cancer, colon cancer, etc.
What are the high risk factors for metabolic syndrome?
1. Genetic factors
Metabolic syndrome has a certain familial heredity, and if there is metabolic syndrome in the immediate family or obesity, hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia and other diseases, it may increase the probability of metabolic syndrome.
2. Poor lifestyle
Obesity, lack of exercise; diet high in saturated fatty acids, cholesterol, eating too many carbohydrates, especially added sugar, etc.; excessive smoking and drinking.
3. Age
Metabolic syndrome is more likely to develop with age.
Be wary of metabolic syndrome,
Lifestyle changes are a must!
1. Reasonable diet structure
Appropriate calorie intake, low-salt, low-fat, low-sugar diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, eat less sugar and sweets, etc.
2. Control weight
Studies have found that weight loss will greatly improve metabolic capacity, but also have a significant effect on lowering blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol.
3. Exercise in moderation
Appropriately increase physical activity, avoid sedentary, adhere to scientific and reasonable exercise, can effectively enhance physical fitness, while strength training and aerobic exercise is the key link to promote metabolism and calorie combustion. Studies have found that moderate-intensity aerobic exercise improves blood sugar sensitivity and reduces elevated insulin levels more than strenuous aerobic exercise.
4. Quit smoking and limit alcohol
Quit smoking and limit alcohol, it is best not to drink alcohol, which is of great significance to good health.
5. Control blood sugar and drink less drinks
Fruit juices and sugary drinks can spike blood sugar and triglyceride levels, and water is the best "drink."
Today, the incidence of metabolic syndrome is getting younger and younger. Preventing metabolic syndrome requires improving poor lifestyles, and for the sake of long-term health, young people should act now! Follow me to learn more about health.