12/18/2025
🧠Metabolic Syndrome Is More Common Than You Think — And It’s Getting Worse for Some
A large U.S. study analyzing NHANES data from 2013–2023 found that nearly 4 in 10 adults now meet criteria for metabolic syndrome — a cluster of risk factors that significantly increases the risk for heart disease, diabetes, cognitive decline, and early mortality.
🔍 What stood out most:
• Adults 60+ years old saw a significant rise, with prevalence climbing to over 62%
• Non-Hispanic Black adults experienced a meaningful increase over the last decade
• Triglycerides — a key marker of metabolic dysfunction — rose notably after the pandemic
• Younger adults showed “stable” numbers, but stability does not mean optimal health
⚠️ Metabolic syndrome isn’t one problem — it’s a pattern:
✔️ Abdominal weight gain
✔️ Blood sugar dysregulation
✔️ Elevated blood pressure
✔️ Abnormal cholesterol or triglycerides
Individually, these may seem manageable.
Together, they signal deeper metabolic and neurological stress.
🧬 At Scire Integrative Health Center, we don’t just look at labs in isolation — we assess the root drivers: inflammation, nervous system regulation, metabolic signaling, stress load, and lifestyle disruption.
✨ Prevention, early intervention, and personalized care matter now more than ever — especially for aging adults and underserved populations.
📍 Your metabolism tells a story. We help you change the ending.