Helminth infections, type-2 immune response, and metabolic syndrome

The Association between Metabolic Syndrome and Inflammation Metabolic syndrome (MetS), a disorder of energy utilization and storage, manifests as a cluster of conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, abdominal obesity, and altered glucose metabolism, which increases the risk of type-2 diabetes (T2D) and cardiovascular diseases (CVD). A lifestyle that consists of overeating, high-calorie food intake, and no or irregular physical activity is a risk factor for developing MetS. [...]treatment for MetS comprises regular physical activity, diet modification to reduce weight and/or blood glucose, and the use of lipid-lowering drugs.