Frequently Asked Questions

Am I metabolically resistant?

Check These Signs of Metabolic Resistance

This definition reflects the experience and concerns of doctors that deal with cardiovascular diseases. According to the National

Cholesterol Education Program, you have the syndrome if you have at least three of the following five symptoms:

1. Waist circumference greater than 40% (men) or 35% (women)
2. Blood (serum) levels of triglycerides above 150 mg/dL
3. "Good” cholesterol ( high-density lipoproteins, HDL) below 40 mg/dL for men and 50 mg/dL for women.
4. Blood pressure above 130/85 mm Hg.
5. Fasting glucose above 110 mg/dL.

So, what does it all mean to you if you are diagnosed with, or speaking broadly, designated as having the syndrome? No matter how they call it, it's a useful diagnosis because it alarms your doctor before a full-blown heart disease or diabetes occurs. One other good thing
about the Metabolic Syndrome is that it can be reversed by lifestyle changes such as weight loss and exercise.

Sources:

1. National Cholesterol Education Program, Third Report of the Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III), National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health, May 2001

2. Kahn R, Buse J, Ferrannini E, Stern M. The metabolic syndrome: time for a critical appraisal. Joint statement from the American 

3. Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes. Diabetologia. 2005; DOI: 10.1007/s00125-005-1876-2 

Tanya Zilberter, PhD

posted by Tanya @ 2:41 AM