What is syndrome x syndrome? Syndrome X is another name for metabolic syndrome, which is a group of risk factors that occur together and increase the risk of coronary artery disease, stroke, and type-2 diabetes. According to the U.S. National Library of medicine syndrome x syndrome is becoming more and more common in the United States.

There are two major risk factors of metabolic syndrome. The first is excess weight in the middle and upper parts of the body. The second is insulin resistance, which means that the body cannot use insulin effectively. Other risk factors include age, hormone changes, lack of exercise, and a genetic predisposition.

“Anyone with a family history of type 2 diabetes who is overweight and sedentary should be evaluated for metabolic syndrome.” states Richard N. Fogoros, MD of About.com. He also states that the syndrome “can most often be prevented with exercise and maintaining …