The Claim

Metabolic deterioration from healthy to unhealthy status increases composite cardiovascular disease risk by 57% compared to stable metabolic health.

Source: Dynamic associations of BMI-metabolic phenotype transitions with incident cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and elderly adults: a longitudinal cohort study

What the research says

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In plain English

People who transition from good metabolic health to poor metabolic health have a 57% higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease compared to those who maintain good metabolic health.

See the scientific wording

Metabolic deterioration from healthy to unhealthy status increases composite cardiovascular disease risk by 57% compared to stable metabolic health, indicating that declining metabolic health is a significant and modifiable risk factor.

Why this might work

When blood sugar, fat, and pressure levels rise over time, blood vessels become damaged and inflamed, which causes plaque to build up and harden, making it harder for blood to flow and increasing the chance of heart attacks and strokes.

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What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Dynamic associations of BMI-metabolic phenotype transitions with incident cardiovascular disease in middle-aged and elderly adults: a longitudinal cohort study

    People over 50 who go from having healthy blood pressure, sugar, and cholesterol to having multiple problems have a 57% higher chance of having a heart attack or stroke than those who stay healthy — and this study proves it.

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