A group of 14 tests that provide important information about the
status of kidneys, liver, electrolyte and acid/base balance,
blood sugar and blood proteins. A broad screening tool, the CMP
is also used to monitor complications of diseases or side
effects of some medications.
C-reactive protein (CRP)
One of the plasma proteins known as acute-phase proteins:
proteins whose plasma concentrations increase (or decrease) by
25% or more during inflammatory disorders. CRP is a test of
value in medicine, reflecting the presence and intensity of
inflammation although an elevation in C-reactive protein is not
the absolute diagnostic sign of any one condition. Inflammation
is believed to play a major role in the development of coronary
artery disease; markers of inflammation have been tested in
respect to heart health. In a recent study, CRP was found to be
the only marker of inflammation that independently predicts the
risk of a heart attack.
Carbohydrates
Primarily sugars and starches which constitute one of the three
principal types of nutrients (carbohydrates, fats and proteins)
used as energy sources (calories) by the body. Carbohydrates
come in complex forms such as starches and fiber and simple
forms such as sugars. Most sugars and starches are broken down
by the body into glucose, a simple sugar that can be used to
feed cells.
Cardiologist
A physician who is certified to treat problems of the
cardiovascular system—the heart, arteries and veins, all key
areas damaged by Metabolic Syndrome. Cardiology is classified an
internal medicine subspecialty. Knowledge of internal medicine
and other specialties is required to obtain certification.
Cardiovascular Disease
A disease affecting the blood vessels or heart.
Cholesterol
The body's most common type of steroid, it is crucial to the
formation of Vitamin D, sex hormones (progesterone, estrogens
and androgens), mineralocortcoid hormones (aldosterone) and
glucocorticoid hormones (cortisol) and bile acids (for digestion
of fat). It is carried in the blood stream as lipoproteins, e.g.
LDL (low density lipoproteins) or “good” cholesterol and HDL
(high density lipoproteins) or “bad” cholesterol. Cholesterol is
also essential for cell membrane function.
Chromium
A trace mineral considered essential to health, it is linked to
the production of glucose tolerance factor (GTF) which affects
insulin binding receptors and thus, stability of blood glucose
levels. It is also involved in carbohydrate and fat metabolism.
Chromium picolinate
A biologically active chromium salt containing three picolinic
acid ligands that is used as a dietary supplement.
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Cimetidine belongs to a class of medications called H2-blockers
that inhibit the action of histamine on the stomach cells, thus
reducing stomach acid production.
Coronary heart disease (Coronary artery disease)
Coronary heart disease (or coronary artery disease) is the most
common form of heart disease and affects the blood vessels (or
coronary arteries) of the heart. It causes angina (chest pain)
and heart attacks. High blood pressure and cholesterol, smoking,
obesity and not being physically active all put individuals at
risk for coronary heart disease.
Cortisol
A hormone released in the body during stressed or agitated
states. But cortisol is more than a simple marker of stress
levels - it is necessary for the functioning of almost every
part of the body. Made in the adrenal glands, adjacent to the
kidneys, it has important roles in the regulation of blood
pressure and cardiovascular functions, key areas affected by
Metabolic Syndrome. Cortisol also helps to regulate the body's
use of proteins, carbohydrates and fats.
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