Guide to control the metabolic syndrome

• May 3, 2024

A diet with too many calories Y Saturated fats , as well as a sedentary life can stimulate the appearance of metabolic syndrome .

However, you can reduce the risk of suffering from it by improving your Feeding Habits , exercise and lose weight. If you smoke, it is best that you leave.

Experts on the subject such as doctors Cecilia Castillo, pediatrician and nutritionist from Colombia and Alberto del Álamo Alonso, a specialist in family and community medicine in Spain, offer you an essential guide to control the metabolic syndrome:

1. Lose weight: The reduction of at least 10% of body weight decreases the hyperinsulinemia (excess of insulin in blood) and resistance to insulin . Reduce the size of food portions, consume more salads and fruits.

2. Increase physical activity: When you exercise, the sensitivity of the cells to insulin increases and the consumption of glucose by muscle cells also increases, that is, more glucose is used as an energy source for movement. Therefore, since there is less circulating glucose, the pancreas decreases the secretion of insulin .

Say yes to exercise

The physical activity increases calorie expenditure, thus contributing to weight loss. A good advice is walk daily from 30 to 45 minutes.

3. Medicines that can help: There are different drugs that contribute to improve insulin sensitivity; increase the secretion of insulin by the pancreas or decrease the formation of glucose in the liver .

There are also various medications to manage the high cholesterol and the increase of triglycerides , as well as other complications. Consult your doctor.

4. Say NO to alcohol consumption: Doctors recommend stopping the consumption of alcohol, because it favors the constriction of the arteries, stimulates the nervous system and increases some hormones that favor insulin resistance. Drink water before and after meals.

5. Stop smoking: The consumption of tobacco significantly increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases and other conditions such as lung cancer or obstructive bronchitis .

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