Metabolic syndrome (also known as syndrome X) can have many dangerous effects on the body. With new studies constantly emerging, many people are turning to herbs for metabolic syndrome. For those who are not aware of what metabolic syndrome is, it can be defined as a cluster of risk factors that, when combined, can have serious consequences on a person’s health. Metabolic syndrome significantly raises a person’s chances of developing heart problems, heart attacks and heart disease. The Texas Heart Institute has released information on its website giving more information about metabolic syndrome. According to THI, the variables that contribute to metabolic syndrome (a condition that is also called Reaven syndrome or insulin resistance syndrome) include central obesity (extra weight that builds up around the stomach area), diabetes, glucose intolerance, high triglyceride levels, high blood pressure and low high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels in the blood stream. Some doctors refer …