What Is ‘Metabolic Health,’ and Why Does It Matter?
The New York Times • • health
Key Points:
- "Metabolic health" is a popular wellness term often associated with the absence of metabolic syndrome, which includes conditions like high waist circumference, high triglycerides, low "good" cholesterol, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar.
- Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of serious diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and Type 2 diabetes.
- Around 90% of American adults have some form of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, a term linking obesity, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.
- Excess body fat is identified as a primary factor contributing to poor metabolic health.
- The concept has gained prominence through public figures and influencers promoting it as key to longevity and overall wellness.
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