Metabolic syndrome is a group of conditions that together increase the risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other serious health problems. You may have metabolic syndrome if you have three or more of the following conditions.
Excess fat in the stomach area is a greater risk factor for heart disease than excess fat in other parts of the body. Obesity, in addition to a sedentary lifestyle, contributes to risk factors for metabolic syndrome, including: high cholesterol, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure.