Metabolic syndrome linked to worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients
Metabolic Syndrome (MS)… I’ve talked about this in earlier blogs, but it can be a silent killer in today’s Covid world. Why? Because virtually everyone who has MS has no idea they do.
A new study from Tulane Medical Center shows COVID-19 infection is more severe in those with Metabolic Syndrome. Metabolic Syndrome is a reversible medical condition - - but it can increase the severity of COVID-19 Infection. Millions suffer from metabolic syndrome, but have no idea they have it, or even what it is, and many doctors don't talk about it or diagnose it. You need to know if you have it and take immediate steps to reverse it before it weakens your immune system too much.
Meanwhile, this is the cornerstone/root cause in Tulane University’s findings:
"The underlying inflammation that is seen with metabolic syndrome may be the driver [root cause] that is leading to these more severe cases." - Dr. Joshua Denson, assistant professor of medicine and pulmonary and critical care medicine physician at Tulane University School of Medicine.
Remember, as established in earlier blogs in terms of preexisting conditions (aka, comordities) such as obestiy, Type II Diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and autoimmune conditions that create and contribute to inflammatory immune systems; MS often undiagnosed, is a precureser to these and other inflammatory conditions and diseases within the body.
And, after accounting for age, sex, race, hospital location, and other conditions, the patients with metabolic syndrome were 3.4 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than those who didn't have the condition. These patients were also nearly five times more likely to be admitted to an ICU, need a ventilator, or develop ARDS…. And for anyone who meets the criteria for metabolic syndrome should be vigilant in taking measures to reduce risk or exposure to the coronavirus.
Metabolic syndrome should be considered a composite predictor of COVID-19 lethal outcome, increasing the odds of mortality by the combined effects of its individual components. It doesn't matter if you're young or old -- we took that into account. You really should be extra careful [and learn if you have MS or not].
- Dr. Joshua Denson, assistant professor of medicine and pulmonary and critical care medicine physician at Tulane University School of Medicine.
Bottom line, it’s our own immune system that is either the real problem or the solution to the problem in relationship to coronavirus exposure and outcomes. In other words, pay attention to what you’re putting in your mouth on a daily basis, not over your mouth, if you want to create a robust immune system to override COVID-19. It’s honestly that straight forward.