Abstract:Introduction. Over the years, the prevalence of metabolic syndrome has increased dramatically in developing countries as a major byproduct of industrialization. Many factors, such as the consumption of high-calorie diets and a sedentary lifestyle, favor the spread of this disorder. Without a doubt, the massive and still growing incidence of metabolic syndrome places this epidemic as an important public health problem. Metabolic syndrome is also a neurological and psychiatric risk factor. In this work, an explo… Show more
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