Metabolic Syndrome Tied to a Vitamin Deficiency, Increasing Disease Risk for Nearly 40% of AmericansMetabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors that increase your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These risk factors include high blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, extra fat around the waist, and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.
Once you have three or more of these risk factors, it results in a metabolic syndrome risk and means you're at risk for serious health complications.
It's currently estimated that nearly 40% of Americans have metabolic syndrome, and beyond increasing the risk of heart problems and diabetes, one recent study found a link between metabolic syndrome and vitamin C deficiency. And for those with metabolic syndrome, getting the normal recommended amount of vitamin C may not be enough....
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