Category Archives: Syndrome X

Carotenoids and Metabolic Syndrome

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Metabolic syndrome or syndrome X, is a disorder characterised by insulin resistance and weight gain. Developing metabolic syndrome increases the likelihood of being diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. The cause of metabolic syndrome is not known, but … Continue reading →

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Fructose and Insulin Resistance

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Insulin resistance is a condition whereby the glucose uptake mechanisms in cells becomes resistant to the hormone insulin. Also called syndrome X or metabolic syndrome, it is characterised by weight gain and can lead over time to the development of … Continue reading →

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Chromium Deficiency?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Syndrome X or metabolic disorder is a condition characterised by insulin resistance and may represent the early signs of type 2 diabetes. The symptoms of this syndrome are glucose intolerance, hyperinsulinaemia, increased LDL-cholesterol, increased triglycerides, elevated total cholesterol and decreased … Continue reading →

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Cinnamon Lowers Blood Sugar

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Robert Barrington

The inability to properly regulate insulin, control blood sugar and utilise carbohydrates as a fuel is one of the problems that is increasingly being seen as a factor in weight gain. Called syndrome X or metabolic syndrome, this common condition … Continue reading →

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