People with metabolic syndrome could stand to benefit if their standard care is supplemented with treatment and counseling from a naturopathic doctor, according to a new randomized controlled study.
Published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, the study of 207 people ages 25 to 65 shows the prevalence of metabolic syndrome is lowered by 17 percent over a year-long period when patients receive care from a naturopathic doctor in addition to standard care, compared with only standard care.
Metabolic syndrome is a known risk factor for heart disease and diabetes, that includes having a combination of conditions including high blood sugar, body fat, cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
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