The human body can produce some niacin from the amino acid ...

[jCorn1234]

The human body can produce some niacin from the amino acid tryptophan.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Define metabolic syndrome and describe the criteria for diagnosis.

[snackralk]

Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities that are associated with increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and type 2 diabetes. It is diagnosed if three of the following disorders are present: hyperglycemia, abdominal obesity, hypertriglyceridemi a (elevated blood triglyceride levels), reduced high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, and hypertension:

[jCorn1234]

TY

[snackralk]

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