Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors

This study aimed to explore the effects of quantity and quality of dietary carbohydrate intakes on glucose and lipid levels and metabolism, as well as gut microbiota by a randomized crossover controlled intervention trial.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic disorders characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and abdominal obesity. Globally, it is a major public health concern. International studies have linked higher Dietary Antioxidant Index with reduced risk of MetS, as antioxidants play a role in lowering the risk of MetS by reducing oxidative stress, a key contributor to its pathophysiology. Exploring this link in Pakistan can provide valuable insights for dietary strategies to reduce the risk of MetS.