Metabolic Syndrome Checker
Metabolic Relevance
Metabolic syndrome affects 20-25% of adults worldwide and dramatically increases risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. Most components stem from insulin resistance — when cells become resistant to insulin, the body produces more, creating a vicious cycle that drives all five criteria.
Recommended testing frequency:
Annually if no metabolic syndrome, every 3 months if diagnosed or borderline until improvement is seen
Did you know?
You can have metabolic syndrome at a normal weight! The "skinny fat" (TOFI) phenomenon is real — 20-30% of people with normal BMI have metabolic syndrome due to high visceral fat. That's why waist circumference matters more than weight.
Metabolic syndrome is fully reversible with lifestyle changes: low-carb diet, daily walking, quality sleep, and stress management. Most markers improve within 2-4 weeks, with full effects in 3-6 months.
Want to understand your result better?
Learn about interpretation, what affects your score, and evidence-based strategies to improve it.
Read the full guideEvidence-Based
This calculator is based on peer-reviewed research validated across thousands of clinical studies.
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Why Optimal Thresholds Differ?
Standard Medical
⚠️ Binary diagnosis threshold for clinical use
Research Consensus
✓ Each criterion signals risk even alone
Metabolic Optimization
🔬 All values in optimal range for metabolic health
