Body Shapes With the Highest Risk of Metabolic Syndrome & Illness

Metabolic Syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, chronic pain, neuropathy and so much more. The 2 body shapes commonly associated with Metabolic Syndrome are often referred to as "apple" and "pear" shapes.

 

Some of the conditions that make up Metabolic Syndrome include:

 

1. Abdominal Obesity: Having a waist circumference greater than 40 inches for men or 35 inches for women.

2. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension): Blood Pressure consistently higher than 130/85 mm/Hg.

3. High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia): Fasting Blood Sugar levels above 100 mg/dl Prediabetes

4. High Triglycerides: Blood Triglyceride levels above 150 mg/dl

5. Low HDL Cholesterol: HDL (good) Cholesterol levels below 40 mg/dl for men and below 50 mg/dl for women.

 

Having any one of these conditions doesn't mean you have metabolic syndrome, but having 3 or more of these conditions increases your risk for serious health problems.

 

The 2 body shapes commonly associated with Metabolic Syndrome are often referred to as "apple" and "pear" shapes. Pear and apple body shapes carry the highest risk of devastating health issues... Learn much more and contact us HERE