Analysis of Nidan (Etiological Factors) Of Metabolic Syndrome.

Abstract

Metabolic syndrome is a clustering of at least three of these-Abdominal (central) obesity, Elevated blood
pressure, Elevated fasting plasma glucose, High serum triglycerides and Low high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
levels. In recent years, there is an alarming increase in metabolic syndrome. The overall prevalence rate of
metabolic syndrome is 33.5%. It is 24.9% in males and 42.3% in females. The terminology ‘Metabolic
syndrome’ represents its relation with metabolism. It can be said that disequilibrium of metabolism causes
metabolic syndrome. The word metabolism can be correlated with ‘concept of Agni’ described in Ayurveda
because entire range of digestive and metabolic activities of the body take place with the help of the biological
fire of the body called Agni. This study was conducted to explore the nidan (Etiological factors) of metabolic
syndrome based on basic concepts of Ayurveda and it suggest to think about overcoming mental stress (as
one of the prominent etiological factor) while managing Metabolic syndrome.