Metabolic Syndrome

The Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a term used to describe the simultaneous occurrence of insulin resistance, abnormal blood lipid levels (hypertriglyceridemia and reduced high density lipoprotein cholesterol), and hypertension (high blood pressure). People with the MS are at increased risk for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. While certain people may be more susceptible to the MS than others, one key factor that may drive the MS in humans is diet. Like humans, certain rodent models are more sensitive than others to dietary changes.

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