The Claim
Persistent metabolic unhealthiness in middle-aged and elderly adults is associated with more than double the risk of composite cardiovascular disease compared to sustained metabolic health and normal weight.
What the research says
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Middle-aged and elderly adults who remain metabolically unhealthy have more than twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who remain metabolically healthy and of normal weight.
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In middle-aged and elderly adults, persistent metabolic unhealthiness is associated with more than double the risk of composite cardiovascular disease compared to those who remain metabolically healthy and of normal weight, indicating that sustained metabolic dysfunction is a stronger predictor of cardiovascular risk than baseline body weight alone.
When blood sugar, fat, and pressure stay high for a long time, blood vessels become inflamed and their inner lining gets damaged. This damage lets fats and immune cells build up inside the vessel walls, forming blockages that can cause heart attacks or strokes.
What the research says
1 studyPeople over 50 who keep having high blood pressure, high blood sugar, or bad cholesterol — even if they’re not overweight — have more than twice the risk of heart disease or stroke compared to those who stay metabolically healthy. Weight alone doesn’t tell the whole story; what matters most is how well your body’s metabolism is working.
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