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Taking obesity for granted can be a deadly habit. Excess body fat located in and
around the organs of the body (visceral obesity) presents an independent risk
factor for cardiovascular disease and many other diseases (“apple-shaped”
obesity).
Before one starts to assess the overall negative effects to obesity and its
related disorders, one must understand the relationship between obesity and
the modern epidemics of Metabolic Syndrome X and Type 2 diabetes mellitus. There
are 70 million Americans who have a condition called the Metabolic Syndrome
or Syndrome X. Syndrome X requires careful definition and description,
if the real advantages of carbohydrate restriction in the diet can be fully
appreciated. Syndrome X is a combination of factors which are
almost invariably associated with an overweight status. The simplest definition
of Syndrome X is the variable combination of obesity, high blood pressure and
high blood cholesterol, all linked by resistance to the hormone insulin.
Syndrome X is associated with more than high blood cholesterol,
high blood pressure and obesity. Syndrome X, with its characteristic component
of insulin resistance, can contribute to infertility, irregular menstruation,
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fatty liver, inflammation in the body and
the development of certain types of cancer.
Syndrome X is caused by poor lifestyle, excess simple sugar
in the diet, lack of exercise, and hereditary tendencies. One must address the
constellation of obesity-related disorders that must not be divorced from considerations
of weight problems or obesity alone.
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Mix 12.5 grams (approximately one heaping scoop) with up to 8 oz. of water, skim milk, soy milk, or low carbohydrate juice in a blender with four ice cubes. (Fruit of choice may be added. Use low calorie unsweetened fruit.) Drink 20-30 minutes prior to the main meal of the day or as directed by a healthcare giver. Use once or twice per day.
