Retrospective analysis of clinical records for members participating in Oakland University-based health assessment/fitness (25 years) 878 members analyzed 15% presented with metabolic syndrome Within two years, 42% resolved their metabolic syndrome status Elevated triglycerides characterized those participants who did not improve For those who resolved, there was a 33% improvement in triglycerides level.

One in four Americans have metabolic syndrome Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a group of abnormalities, specifically any three of the following: High blood pressure High triglycerides High body fat (central obesity) High blood sugar Low HDLs (high density lipoproteins)

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