These promise a quick fix, but research doesnt support their benefits.
Plus, learn how to improve your metabolic health.
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Knowing your numbersblood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterolis important.
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Metabolic syndrome is a combination of risk factors that raise your risk for heart disease, diabetes and stroke.
Heres what you oughta know.
Supplements Not Recommended for Metabolic Syndrome
1.
Chromium
Chromium is an essential mineral that may be linked to metabolic syndrome.
(Chromium picolinate is a form of chromium supplement.)
In addition, there are health concerns, too.
Excessive intake may lead to negative side effects such as kidney damage and GI issues, says Routhenstein.
One of niacins major roles in the body is converting food into energy.
It also helps synthesis of cholesterol and fatty acids.
Be careful about taking a niacin supplement if you have metabolic syndrome.
This is usually goodafter all, HDL is the good kind of cholesterol.
That said, the message is different when it comes to bitter melon supplements.
Supplements may seem like a helpful quick fix, but thats not usually the case.
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