Abstract:Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a pathologic multifaceted condition characterized by elevated triacylglycerides, decreased high density lipoproteins, insulin resistance, increased blood pressure and fasting glucose. Together these abnormalities increase a risk of cardiovascular diseases and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Overnutrition and sedentary lifestyle followed by overweight and obesity are the main contributing factors to MetS development. The pathogenesis of MetS is very complex and not fully elucidated. The s… Show more
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