Metabolic syndrome is a set of medical risk factors. These factors determine the risk of certain diseases.

Metabolic syndrome is actually a combination of syndromes. For more information, check out www.mayoclinic.com/health/metabolic%20syndrome/DS00522, the mayo clinic's site.

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It has been estimated that just over 40% of the US population over the age of 50 have metabolic syndrome. This number is growing!

Some causes of metabolic syndrome include gaining too much weight, smoking, not getting exercise, and getting older.http://www.medicinenet.com/metabolic_syndrome/page2.htm