Chronic Metabolic Diseases

Metabolism is defined as the sum of enzyme-mediated chemical reactions that take place within each cell of a living organism and that provide energy for vital processes and for synthesizing new organic material.

Vital processes include movement, growth and development, and reproduction.

Metabolic disorders, including neuro-metabolic disorders, are often defined as non-communicable diseases.

Metabolic Syndrome (MS), also known as syndrome X, is characterized by a group of interconnected pathophysiological conditions, such as central obesity, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerosis, increased risk of hypertension, coronary heart disease, and stroke.