Stop Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a condition that encompasses a group of risk factors that increase your chance of developing heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, all of which are among the top ten causes of death in the U.S. 45 million people in the US have metabolic syndrome. The risk factors include excess body fat, low HDL (good cholesterol), high triglycerides, high blood pressure and high blood glucose.
While the specific cause is unknown, genetics, excess fat in the abdomen, and lack of exercise contribute to your risk of developing the condition. People with metabolic syndrome may not see the signs or feel the symptoms before serious complications develop. That’s why preventive measures are vital. If you do have metabolic syndrome, there are also ways to help you manage the condition and get your health back on track.
The risk factors associated with metabolic syndrome actually increase as hormone levels decrease. A healthy level of hormones decreases risk of heart disease, stroke, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure. In fact, the increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome in aging men has been linked with decreasing testosterone levels. Decreasing thyroid hormones in aging women also contributes to increased risk of metabolic syndrome.
Our REVITA physician can test you for hormone deficiency and devise a treatment plan to help you prevent or manage metabolic syndrome. When appropriate hormone therapy is combined with balanced nutrition and physical activity, you will reach optimal health and wellness to control the risk factors of metabolic syndrome.
Patient Testimonial
Dr. M had been struggling with metabolic syndrome for a long time. As a doctor himself, he did a lot of independent research and discovered that optimizing his hormones and correcting hormonal deficiencies could have a major impact on what he considered to be a life-threatening condition. He came to REVITA from Virginia and experienced phenomenal results.
Dr. M tried to manage his metabolic syndrome before, but was never able to get his levels as low as he has now at REVITA (displayed in the chart below). He came close once by following the strictest program possible, which involved restricting his calories, taking tons of fish oil, and literally eating no carbohydrates at all. In fact he was hardly eating anything. He felt weak, tired, and absolutely exhausted. The diet was so strict he could hardly function. He couldn’t work out. His results were good, though not as good as he would experience at REVITA, but he physically couldn’t stay on that program. Today, with hormone optimization, he has a very good workout regimen involving yoga, cardio, and weight lifting and is able to eat fairly normally, while still achieving the lab results you see in the chart. He’s been able to keep up that level of activity and workout due to his much higher energy level. His weight is way down and his body composition has changed. He used to be able to pinch inches around his waist and now there’s barely a pinch left. He has been able to manage his metabolic syndrome better than ever before.
