Exercise modality: The interest in improving metabolic syndrome among obese females

Background: There is compelling evidence on obesity phenomenon worldwide and the interest of structured physical activity in improvement on overall health. Moderate to high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength resulted from aerobic and strength training appears to be protective against diabetes, CVD, and metabolic syndrome. Aerobic and strength training also has shown to have beneficial effects on metabolic syndrome risk factors by improve in glucose metabolism, lipids profile, blood pressure, and abdominal obesity via different physiological pathway. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effect of different mode of training on metabolic syndromes risk factors. A total of 52 participants (22.71± 1.53 years old) were participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned into aerobic (AT, n=13), strength (ST, n=13), concurrent (CT, n=13), and control (CO, n=13) groups. Intervention groups engaged in training 3 times weekly for 8 weeks, lasting about one hour per session at moderate intensity for aerobic (50-70% of HRR), and strength training (50-70% 1 RM). Concurrent training group spent 30 minutes of aerobic exercise followed by 30 minutes of strength exercise. Triglycerides (TG), high density lipoprotein (HDL), fasting blood glucose (FBG), resting blood pressure (RBP), and waist circumference (WC) were measured in this study. A significant improvement (p < 0.05) was observed in FBG, RBP, and WC. It can be summarized that regular involvement in exercise demonstrated a reduction in most of metabolic syndrome risk factors among obese females.

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Predominant Causes of Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents vs Adults of Northwest India

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine Education and Research ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10028-1160 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 49 (3) ◽

pp. 121-125

Author(s):

Anil Bhansali ◽

Abhimanyu Saini ◽

Daisy Sahni

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

High Density ◽

High Density Lipoproteins ◽

The Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Common Risk Factors ◽

Northwest India

ABSTRACT Prevalence and distribution of metabolic syndrome was studied among 167 adolescents (aged 12—17 years) and 361 adults (aged 18—80 years) of Chandigarh zone of northwest India. Measurements of anthropometric variables, blood pressure, triglycerides (TGs), high-density lipoproteins and fasting blood glucose were taken. The metabolic syndrome was examined using criteria reported by national cholesterol education program adult treatment panel III. The overall prevalence of metabolic syndrome was 9% in adolescents and 40.7% in adults. No gender differences in its incidence were noted in adolescents or adults. In adolescents, the contribution of TGs was highest, high blood pressure and low high-density lipoprotein were of about equal significance as risk factors. The least common risk factors were fasting blood sugar and waist circumference. In adults, abdominal obesity was the most common inconsistent factor among the subjects having metabolic syndrome. Efforts should be made to screen out the metabolic syndrome positive subjects, as it is one of leading risk factors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. How to cite this article Saini A, Sahni D, Bhansali A. Predominant Causes of Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents vs Adults of Northwest India. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2015;49(3):121-125.

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The Role of Bioactive Compounds from Dietary Spices in the Management of Metabolic Syndrome: An Overview

Nutrients ◽

10.3390/nu14010175 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 175

Author(s):

Dana Hasan Alkhatib ◽

Abdul Jaleel ◽

Maryam Naveed Muhammad Tariq ◽

Jack Feehan ◽

Vasso Apostolopoulos ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Blood Glucose ◽

Dietary Supplements ◽

Bioactive Compounds ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Preventive Measure ◽

Blood Lipid ◽

Lifestyle Changes

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a combination of physiologically dysregulated parameters that can include elevated fasting blood glucose, high blood pressure, central obesity, increased triglyceride levels, insulin resistance, diabetes, elevated low density lipoprotein levels, and reduced high density lipoprotein levels in the blood. Effective clinical management of MetS is critical as it is strongly associated with long lasting and fatal complications in patients. Alongside standard care of lifestyle changes and medication, dietary supplements derived from herbal resources could be an alternative therapeutic strategy that is safe, efficient, culturally acceptable, and has few side effects. Of the dietary supplements, spicy foods have always been considered a great source of functional bioactive compounds. Herbal therapy is broadly used in many countries as a treatment or as a preventive measure in the management of MetS risk factors, including blood glucose, blood pressure, and blood lipid levels. Herein, an attempt is made to evaluate the recent studies in the management of MetS with herbal alternatives, and to explore the possibility of their use as therapeutic treatments or supplements.

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Wuqinxi Qigong as an Alternative Exercise for Improving Risk Factors Associated with Metabolic Syndrome: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16081396 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 16 (8) ◽

pp. 1396 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Liye Zou ◽

Yangjie Zhang ◽

Jeffer Eidi Sasaki ◽

Albert S. Yeung ◽

Lin Yang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Randomized Controlled Trials ◽

Disease Risk ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽

Controlled Trials ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Randomized Controlled

Background: The improvement of living standards has led to increases in the prevalence of hypokinetic diseases. In particular, multifactorial complex diseases, such as metabolic syndrome, are becoming more prevalent. Currently, developing effective methods to combat or prevent metabolic syndrome is of critical public health importance. Thus, we conducted a systematic review to evaluate the existing literature regarding the effects of Wuqinxi exercise on reducing risk factors related to metabolic syndrome. Methods: Both English- and Chinese-language databases were searched for randomized controlled trials investigating the effects of Wuqinxi on these outcomes. Meanwhile, we extracted usable data for computing pooled effect size estimates, along with the random-effects model. Results: The synthesized results showed positive effects of Wuqinxi exercise on systolic blood pressure (SBP, SMD = 0.62, 95% CI 0.38 to 0.85, p < 0.001, I2 = 24.06%), diastolic blood pressure (DBP, SMD = 0.62, 95% CI 0.22 to 1.00, p < 0.001, I2 = 61.28%), total plasma cholesterol (TC, SMD = 0.88, 95% CI 0.41 to 1.36, p < 0.001, I2 = 78.71%), triglyceride (TG, SMD = 0.87, 95% CI 0.49 to 1.24, p < 0.001, I2 = 67.22%), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C, SMD = 1.24, 95% CI 0.76 to 1.72, p < 0.001, I2 = 78.27%), and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL, SMD = 0.95, 95% CI 0.43 to 1.46, p < 0.001, I2 = 82.27%). In addition, regression results showed that longer-duration Wuqinxi intervention significantly improved DBP (β = 0.00016, Q = 5.72, df = 1, p = 0.02), TC (β = −0.00010, Q = 9.03, df = 1, p = 0.01), TG (β = 0.00012, Q = 6.23, df = 1, p = 0.01), and LDL (β = 0.00011, Q = 5.52, df = 1, p = 0.02). Conclusions: Wuqinxi may be an effective intervention to alleviate the cardiovascular disease risk factors of metabolic syndrome.

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The role of melatonin supplement in metabolic syndrome

Nutrition & Food Science ◽

10.1108/nfs-01-2019-0018 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 49 (5) ◽

pp. 965-977 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Mina Bahrami ◽

Makan Cheraghpour ◽

Sima Jafarirad ◽

Pejman Alavinejad ◽

Bahman Cheraghian

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Study Groups ◽

The Body ◽

Double Blind ◽

Blood Concentrations ◽

Content Type ◽

Metabolic Syndrome Components

PurposeMetabolic syndrome contains metabolic disorders that have association with other chronic diseases. Melatonin is a bioactive compound which is found in plants and also produced in the body. The purpose of this paper is to assess the effect of melatonin supplement on metabolic syndrome components, also leptin and adiponectin blood concentrations in patients with metabolic syndrome.Design/methodology/approachA double blind, placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial was conducted on 70 subjects with metabolic syndrome. Participants received 6 mg/day melatonin or placebo before bedtime for 12 weeks. At the beginning and end of treatment period, blood samples were collected and biochemical parameters were measured. In addition, blood pressure and anthropometric indices were examined before and after the supplementation. Independent samplet-test was used to compare changes in metabolic syndrome components between the two study groups.FindingsResults showed a significant reduction in waist circumference (−1.54 vs −0.04 cm;p= 0.036), systolic blood pressure (−3.52 vs 0.79 mmHg;p= 0.020), diastolic blood pressure (−1.50 vs 1.73 mmHg;p= 0.014), serum leptin concentration (−2.54 vs 0.27ng/ml;p= 0.041) and an elevation in high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (2.19 vs −0.79 mg/dl;p= 0.038) in the melatonin group compared to the placebo.Research limitations/implicationsIf insulin concentration had been measured, it might have revealed better interpretation of melatonin effect on fasting blood glucose.Originality/valueThis study showed that melatonin as a nutritional supplement improved most metabolic syndrome components and concentration of leptin in the melatonin group compared to the placebo.

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Biology of metabolic syndrome in a vascular patient

Vascular ◽

10.1258/vasc.2011.201201 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 20 (3) ◽

pp. 156-165 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Daynene Vykoukal ◽

Mark G Davies

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Insulin Resistance ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Adverse Impact ◽

Atherogenic Dyslipidemia ◽

Elevated Blood ◽

Vascular Beds ◽

Vascular Patient

Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent in vascular patients and has a significant impact on the outcomes of vascular interventions. It comprises of a set of metabolically driven risk factors, including truncal obesity, dyslipidemia, elevated blood pressure and elevated fasting blood glucose. Increased insulin resistance within the context of obesity and hypertension contributes to atherogenic dyslipidemia, hyperglycemia, and prothrombotic and proinflammatory states which lead to the adverse impact of metabolic syndrome on the response to injury and on atherosclerotic disease progression. This review focuses on the complex biology of metabolic syndrome and its relevance to management of vascular patients, including outcomes and implications for the coronary, cerebrovascular and lower-extremity vascular beds.

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Evaluation of Anthropometric Indices for Metabolic Syndrome and their Association with Metabolic Risk Factors among Healthy Individuals in New Belgrade

Acta Facultatis Medicae Naissensis ◽

10.2478/v10283-012-0032-4 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 30 (1) ◽

pp. 21-30

Author(s):

Veroslava Stanković ◽

Svetlana Stojanović ◽

Nađa Vasiljević

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Blood Glucose ◽

Health Risk ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Metabolic Risk Factors ◽

Lipoprotein Cholesterol ◽

Metabolic Risk ◽

Anthropometric Indices

Summary People with metabolic syndrome (MetSy) are about twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease and over four times as likely to develop type 2 diabetes compared to subjects without metabolic syndrome. Waist circumferences (WC) and body mass index (BMI) are useful screening tools for making the diagnosis. MetSy has increased the health risk in primary care. The aim of the study was to evaluate the anthropometric indices for MetSy and determine which of simple anthropometric measurements is most closely associated with metabolic risk factors. The research included 264 individuals, of which 132 men with mean age (±SD) of 44.73 ±9.37 years and 132 women with mean age (±SD) of 46.67±8.44 years. Antropometric indicators were measured using standard protocols, without shoes and outerwear. BMI was calculated as weight/height2(kg/m2) ratio, as recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). Blood pressure measurements were obtained with the subject in a seated position by using a standard mercury sphygmomanometer. Blood samples were obtained after a minimum of 12-h fast; the metabolic parameters (high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol, triglycerides, blood glucose) were analyzed by standard procedures. Analysis of the examinees’ medical records was also performed. Metabolic syndrome was diagnosed using the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) criteria. The analysis of the research results were performed using the Statistical Package for Social Science version 10.0 (SPSS 10.0 for Windows). The prevalence of the metabolic syndrome was 44.7% in men and 43.2% in women. Normal-weight subjects of both sexes were significantly younger and had significantly lower blood glucose, total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides than overweight and obese subjects. Systolic and diastolic blood pressure values were significantly increased in parallel with increasing of BMI. For the whole sample, both anthropometric indices had significant associations with the other five components of MetSy. Waist circumference is a simple measure of adiposity most strongly associated with metabolic abnormalities. The results obtained in this study indicate that WC is a good indicator of health risk in women but not in men. Measurement of WC by BMI categories may indicate a person with an increased risk of development of chronic diseases.

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Association between obstructive sleep apnea and metabolic syndrome: a meta-analysis

Clinical & Investigative Medicine ◽

10.25011/cim.v39i5.27148 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 39 (5) ◽

pp. 161 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

De-Lei Kong ◽

Zheng Qin ◽

Wei Wang ◽

Ying Pan ◽

Jian Kang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Blood Pressure ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽

Sleep Apnea ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Low Density Lipoprotein ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Standard Mean Difference ◽

Obstructive Sleep

Purpose: Evidence suggests that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is related to metabolic syndrome; however, the relationship among metabolic syndrome parameters (blood pressure, fasting blood glucose (FBG), high density lipoprotein (HDL) and low density lipoprotein (LDL)) and OSA is unclear. Methods: PRISMA guidelines were followed for this study. Medline, Cochrane, EMBASE and Google Scholar databases were searched until December 23, 2015, using following terms: obstructive sleep apnea, sleep apnea, OSA and metabolic syndrome. Results: Ten studies were included in the analysis which included 2053 patients. Patients with OSA had higher systolic blood pressure (SBP) (pooled standard mean difference (SMD) = 0.56, 95% CI, 0.40 to 0.71, P

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Association Between Pulse Index and Metabolic syndrome in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Outcome of a Twelve-Weeks Therapeutic Exercise

Nigerian Journal of Medical Rehabilitation ◽

10.34058/njmr.v12i1.2.27 ◽

2009 ◽

pp. 10-15

Author(s):

Ade Fatai Adeniyi ◽

Arinola O Sanya ◽

A A Fasanmade ◽

B Tijjani ◽

A E Uloko

Keyword(s):

Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Type 2 Diabetes ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Cardiovascular Fitness ◽

Therapeutic Exercises

Background and Objective: Metabolic syndrome (MS) is an entity with clustering of cardiovascular risk factors and is associated with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Low level cardiovascular fitness is also associated with risk of T2DM. An association between Pulse Index (PI) and MS requires further description. This study sought to determine the association between PI and components of MS. Methods: Seventy-seven participants/subjects aged 48.6±6.52 years with T2DM were enrolled into the study at Aminu-Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, Nigeria. PI and components of MS including Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG), Glycosylated Haemoglobin (HBAlc), High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL-CHOL), Triglycerides (TRIG.), Blood Pressure (BP) and obesity were assessed before and after twelve-week therapeutic exercises. Results: Inverse correlations were obtained for PI and each ofFBG (r=-0.45), HBAlc (r=-0.52), TRIG (r=-0.26), BP(r=-0.43/-0.32), Waist Circumference (r=-0.53), BMI (r=-0.79), blood pressure (r=-0.43/-0.32) except HDL-CHOL (r= 0.67), (P< 0.05 for all the subjects/participants). Conclusions: Low-levels of PI were associated with poor glycaemia, hypertension, obesity and dyslipidaemia. Therapeutic exercises aimed at improving cardiovascular fitness may have significant improvement on MS. which in turn aids the prevention of both T2DM and cardiovascular diseases. Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular fitness, aerobic exercises, Pulse Index'

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Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors and Physical Activity in Middle-Aged Women

International Journal of Studies in Nursing ◽

10.20849/ijsn.v4i4.669 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 70

Author(s):

Pao-Yu Wang ◽

Lee-Ing Tsao ◽

Mei-Hsiang Lin ◽

Chin-Ying Lee

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Fasting Blood Glucose ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Short Version ◽

Middle Aged ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Metabolic Equivalents ◽

Intensity Physical Activity

Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the correlation between physical activity and metabolic syndrome risk factors middle-aged women.Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 101 middle-aged women with metabolic syndrome risk factors were recruited from a regional teaching hospital in Taiwan. Surveys were conducted using a demographic questionnaire, and the Taiwanese version of the self-administered short version of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire.Results: The research results indicate that (1) 69% of the Women with metabolic syndrome were mostly in postmenopause, and the most common risk factor for metabolic syndrome was abdominal obesity (80.2%). (2) Fasting blood glucose (FBG) ≥ 100mg/dl and the level of physical activity showed significantly differences (χ2 = 6.1, p < .05). (3)The total metabolic equivalents (METs) of physical activities of having or no having metabolic syndrome women showed significantly different, no having metabolic syndrome women higher then metabolic syndrome women (t = 2.23, p < .05). (4) The predictor of waist circumference ≥ 80cm is basal metabolic index (BMI) (OR = 3.46; 95% CI = 1.61, 7.46) (p < .05), the predictor of FBG ≥ 100mg/dl is insufficient physical activity (OR = 11.29; 95% CI = 1.72, 73.82) (p < .05), and the predictors of metabolic syndrome are BMI (OR = 1.68; 95% CI = 1.33, 2.08), menopause (OR = 12.3; 95% CI = 1.25, 120.68), and postmenopause (OR = 42.97; 95% CI = 2.22, 831.41) (p < .05).Conclusions: This study recommends that to prevent metabolic syndrome, middle-aged women should adopt an active lifestyle, actively control their weight, and a minimum of 150 min of moderate-intensity physical activity per week or 75 min of high-intensity physical activity. This result is a potentially crucial reference for healthcare professionals in their care of patients with metabolic syndrome.

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Impact of Christian Orthodox Church dietary recommendations in Metabolic Syndrome risk factors: a scoping review

Nutrition Research Reviews ◽

10.1017/s0954422421000184 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-50

Author(s):

A. Kokkinopoulou ◽

A. Kafatos

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Blood Pressure ◽

Metabolic Syndrome ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Density Lipoprotein ◽

Blood Lipid ◽

Future Research ◽

Orthodox Church ◽

Dietary Recommendations ◽

Fasting Period

Abstract Fasting has been a practice among followers of different religions for many years. Christian Orthodox Church (COC) fasting is a periodic vegetarian-type diet while seafood and snails are allowed on most fasting days. The present scoping review aimed to present available data regarding the benefits of COC fasting on metabolic syndrome (MetS) risk factors. Databases were searched for available studies. Twenty publications, with a total of 1226 fasting participants, provided data on the effects on different variables of the MetS, including blood pressure, blood lipids and anthropometric measurements. Fasters’ diet is characterized by low saturated and trans fat intake, high complex carbohydrate and fiber consumption, due to foods allowed to consume. COC fasting has no deficiency in essential amino acids intake since seafood and snails allowed on fasting days. Fasters have healthier blood lipid profiles during and after COC fasting periods, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, body weight and body mass index are reduced after a fasting period. Due to restricted or forbidden intake of specific foods during the COC fasting periods, one might expect that fasters may have reduced intake of macro- and micro-nutrients, but as showed in the available literature there are no deficiencies. Future research on COC fasting is needed in areas not investigated at all, like MetS, before reaching definite conclusions.

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