Metabolic syndrome is a complex cluster of conditions that dramatically increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, and chronic inflammation. In this video, we break down the science behind metabolic syndrome in a clear and accessible way, covering: • The five diagnostic components (central obesity, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, hyperglycaemia, insulin resistance) • How insulin resistance triggers further metabolic dysfunction • The biological mechanisms linking viscera