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Metabolic Syndrome

A cluster of conditions -- excess abdominal fat, high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol levels -- that occur together and substantially raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.

13 remedies

What it feels like

Large waist circumference

Fatigue

High blood pressure readings

High fasting blood sugar

Low HDL ("good") cholesterol

When to get help

See a doctor for a diagnostic workup if you have three or more of: waist circumference over 94cm (men) or 80cm (women), blood pressure over 130/85, fasting blood sugar over 5.6 mmol/L, triglycerides over 1.7 mmol/L, or HDL cholesterol under 1.0 mmol/L (men) / 1.3 mmol/L (women). Seek urgent care for chest pain, severe headache, or signs of stroke.

WikiRemedy surfaces community experience, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health professional.

Metformin

Pharma · Strong

Detox Juice Cleanse

Alternative · No evidence

Red Yeast Rice

Natural · Strong

Intermittent Fasting

Dietary · Moderate

Chromium Supplementation

Natural · Limited

Mediterranean Diet

Dietary · Strong

Apple Cider Vinegar

Natural · Limited

Magnesium Supplementation

Natural · Moderate

Regular Exercise

Lifestyle · Strong

Turmeric / Curcumin

Natural · Moderate

Stress Management

Lifestyle · Limited

Soluble Fibre (Psyllium Husk)

Dietary · Moderate

Berberine Supplementation

Natural · Moderate

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