Abstract

VISION OF METABOLIC SYNDROME THROUGH AYURVEDA- AN ANALYTICAL REVIEW

Chaudhary Nidhi and Bharti Lotika*

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a clinical condition characterized by a cluster of abnormalities, including visceral obesity, hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension, fatty liver, and elevated uric acid, a procoagulant state, whose borders are only provisionally set by different international agencies. Prevalence: The prevalence of MetS is increasing worldwide in parallel with the alarming rise of obesity, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, MetS is estimated to affect up to 40% of the Indian population. Causes: It is linked to insulin resistance. The causes of insulin resistance have not yet been completely clarified. It probably involves a variety of genetic and environmental factors. Both being overweight and inactive contribute to the disease state. Consequences: MetS increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and CVD (Cardio Vascular Diseases) and the risk for CVD mortality. Management: Weight loss with lifestyle modification (hypocaloric diet, increased physical activity can help in management of Metabolic Syndrome.

Keywords: Metabolic Syndrome (MetS), Type 2 diabetes, Cardio Vascular Diseases.