Key result
Screening and lifestyle interventions by chiropractors may reduce Metabolic Syndrome risk.
Why the study?
Do screening and lifestyle behavior changes reduce the risk and negative sequelae of Metabolic Syndrome?
Do screening and lifestyle behavior changes reduce the risk and negative sequelae of Metabolic Syndrome?
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This narrative review highlights evidence-based screening and lifestyle modification strategies that chiropractors can utilize to help prevent and manage Metabolic Syndrome in at-risk patients.
Objective: The objective of this review is to summarize current information for chiropractors on Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) related to prevention and health promotion. Methods: Research staff and faculty of a doctor of chiropractic program performed a narrative review, which included guidelines from the United States Preventative Task Force and meta-analyses. We performed a PubMed search of meta-analyses published in English between 2019 to 2024, indexed with the Medical Subject Heading "Metabolic Syndrome," and which had free-text availability. Meta-analyses were included if they were relevant to chiropractic practice and health promotion/prevention. Results: The PubMed search resulted in 156 citations of which 38 meta-analyses were selected for inclusion in this review. Clinical intervention strategies identified that may reduce MetS risk and negative sequelae include screening for MetS, such as measuring waist circumference, blood pressure and biomarker levels. In addition, chiropractors can support lifestyle behavior changes that may help patients lose weight such as increasing protein intake from plant-based diets, increasing physical activity, optimizing sleep and reducing sugar-sweetened beverage consumption. Conclusions: This review summarizes current information on MetS related to prevention and health promotion. Chiropractors and other health care professionals knowledgeable of the lifestyle-related risk factors associated with MetS can use this information to better screen and manage at-risk patients.
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Ward et al. (2025) conducted a review in Metabolic Syndrome (n=38). Clinical intervention strategies (screening and lifestyle behavior changes) was evaluated. A narrative review of 38 meta-analyses identified that screening and lifestyle behavior changes, such as diet and exercise, can be utilized by chiropractors to reduce Metabolic Syndrome risk.
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