Metabolic Syndrome Tied to a Vitamin Deficiency, Increasing Disease Risk for Nearly 40% of Americans

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Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors that increase your risk of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. These risk factors include high blood sugar levels, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, extra fat around the waist, and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.