Syndrome X - What Have You Got It and

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Syndrome X or the X factor as it is sometimes known was described in 1988 by the Professor Gerald Reaven, an endocrinologist at Stanford University in California, after twenty years of study. Since this first identification the understanding of Syndrome X has come a long way.

Before we define Syndrome X we need to clarify the role of insulin in the body. When we eat carbohydrates - which are basically sugars, the glucose levels in our blood begins to rise. In response, the pancreas produces insulin. Insulin takes glucose and turns it into glycogen, which it stores in the muscles and liver cells for future energy use. When the muscles and the liver cells are full, the glucose is converted to fat and stored in adipose tissue.

The X syndrome is caused when the body becomes resistant to insulin and insulin levels of ever higher order must be produced to have any effect. What causes this insulin resistance arrive A diet rich in refined carbohydrates such as white flour, white bread, sugar, cakes and biscuits, together with large amounts of trans fatty acids that are used for food to bulk up processed is one of the major causes of syndrome X. other causes are excess weight, hormonal imbalance, genetic factors, lack of exercise and certain medications.

When insulin resistance has developed, ingestion of more refined carbohydrates causes the release of higher levels and insulin. Insulin is not working as effectively as usual; it is still capable of depositing the glucose as fat, but not capable of glucose in muscle and liver cells for use as energy. So more glucose becomes fat and less is used as energy.

So how do you know if you have Syndrome X

To be officially diagnosed with Syndrome X would require a blood test by your doctor. Among the many things to be tested would be cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol, fasting glucose levels in the blood and glucose tolerance. Perhaps an easier approach is to consider the following list of symptoms - if you answer yes to three or more, it is very likely that you have Syndrome X:

* did you find it impossible to lose weight
* do you find low-fat diets low in calories does not work
* are you a yoyo dieter
* are you hungry all the time, even shortly after eating
* do you crave carbohydrates and sugary foods
* do you tend to gain weight around your abdomen
* you have high blood pressure
* -you are suffering from cholesterol problems
* you have high insulin levels
* you have problems with sugar levels in the blood
* do you have a family history of diabetes

conservative estimates say one in four, others say two thirds of the Western world has syndrome X. According to the conservative estimate this would mean 4 million Australians and 60 million Americans are affected.

long term, insulin resistance causes weight gain, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, hypertension, type II diabetes and even some types of Cancer. We must first eliminate refined carbohydrates and high GI such as white bread, white flour, white rice, starchy vegetables such as potatoes, sugar and other sweeteners. Eat lots of your raw fruits and vegetables and make non-starchy vegetables your main source of carbohydrates. Avoid soft drinks, fruit juices, alcohol and coffee if possible. Avoid processed foods as they contain processed vegetable oils instead use olive oil and extra virgin linseed oil. Do not eat fried foods, margarine or ay other foods containing partially hydrogenated oils. Eat good sources of quality protein such as fish, chicken, eggs, organic meat and soya products at every meal and snack. Protein produced moderate amount of insulin and also maintains the levels of sugar in the blood. You should also take a multiple vitamin with antioxidants every day. If possible an exercise program should be launched; walk for 20 to 30 minutes a day of training and strength for 30 minutes a day, four times a week increases your lean body mass and helps burn even more fat.

Perhaps the ultimate source of protein can be found in soy. It is low in fat and rich in essential amino acids. In fact half the calories in soya beans comes as protein and the rest of the calories come from desirable complex carbohydrates. Start your day with a soy protein drink and another for lunch and you have already taken in two thirds of your daily protein needs. Combine that with a third meal of low fat protein, eg chicken or turkey and vegetables with low glycemic index to give the ideal program to lose weight, gain energy, cholesterol and blood pressure, reverse the X and avoid type II diabetes syndrome.

by Kay Blackiston

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