Metabolic Syndrome

Overview

Metabolic syndrome is a widespread threatening condition that is associated with various risk factors, diagnostic criteria, therapeutic options, prevention strategies, and controversies. It is a chronic condition that can be managed and potentially reversed through therapeutic lifestyle interventions.

Lifestyle Interventions

Intensive lifestyle intervention (LSI) counseling provided by primary care professionals has been shown to result in significant improvements in abdominal circumference, blood pressure, and HDL-cholesterol in patients with metabolic syndrome. However, it has limited effects on glucose and triglyceride levels.

Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet is a holistic approach to eating that has been shown to reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and diabetes. It focuses on fresh, colorful foods such as olive oil, nuts, fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fish.

NAD+ Precursors

NAD+ precursors, such as nicotinamide riboside (NR) and nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), show promise in boosting NAD+ levels, which decline with age and contribute to metabolic syndrome and aging.

Conclusion

Metabolic syndrome is a complex condition that requires a multifaceted approach to management and prevention. Lifestyle interventions, such as the Mediterranean diet and NAD+ precursor supplementation, show promise in improving various components of metabolic syndrome. Further research is needed to fully understand the safety and physiological effects of these interventions.