Elevated serum fluoride levels in perimenopausal women are related to the components of metabolic syndrome.
September 16, 2021
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European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences
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Schneider-Matyka D, Gutowska I, Panczyjk M, Grochans E, Szkup M.
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25:5474-5482.
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Introduction
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is defined as a cluster of symptoms whose coexistence significantly contributes to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and other conditions, thus increasing the risk of premature death1. The definition of MetS has evolved over time into its current form, adopted in 2009. The components of this disorder include: reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and increased waist circumference, triglycerides (TG), blood pressure and fasti