Comment: Metabolic Syndrom, previously called Syndrome X, is a condition brought on by the consumption of too much sugar, too many carbs, and not enough exercise. It is simply one of those disorders that need not exist, and would not exist if people ate a sensible diet and exercised regularly.
Americans with metabolic syndrome - a condition marked by big waistlines, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol problems - account for $4 of every $10 spent on prescription drugs for adults, according to a study
Study: Metabolic Syndrome Brings Big Costs