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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S. [2]
Overview
Dietary modifications are the first step in treatment of metabolic syndrome. It can be started in isolation or along with other medications. It helps by assisting in weight loss, thus increasing insulin sensitivity. Studies support that diet, exercise, and drug therapy may inhibit the progression of metabolic syndrome to diabetes mellitus.
Dietary modifications
Findings from various studies suggest that:
1) Westernized and higher fructose diets have increased risk for developing metabolic syndrome.
2) Mediterranean diet rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, seafood, yogurt and olive oil lowers the risks for metabolic syndrome [1].
3) Some studies suggest that moderate red wine intake may protect against the development of metabolic syndrome [2]. However, further supportive evidences are required.
4) Interestingly, in a metanalysis chocolate was found to reduce risks coronary artery disease, cardiac deaths, diabetes, and stroke by approximately 1/3rd. The possible explanation for this is the presence of polyphenols in chocolates that is found to increase nitric oxide.
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References
- ↑ Barnes DE (2011). "The mediterranean diet: good for the heart = good for the brain?". Ann Neurol. 69 (2): 226–8. doi:10.1002/ana.22376. PMID 21387364.
- ↑ Liu L, Wang Y, Lam KS, Xu A (2008). "Moderate wine consumption in the prevention of metabolic syndrome and its related medical complications". Endocr Metab Immune Disord Drug Targets. 8 (2): 89–98. PMID 18537695.