Tag: Cardiometabolic risk

Recent studies have established that a person's waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) is a better predictor of cardiometabolic risk than Body Mass Index (BMI). The significance of measuring waist to height ratio (WHtR) in nutrition assessment lies in its ability to accurately reflect abdominal fat distribution, a key indicator of metabolic health, rather than just overall weight.

Recent clinical studies have shown an association between low vitamin B12 levels and higher total and LDL cholesterol. This has prompted the question: can a B12 deficiency cause high cholesterol? The link is increasingly being understood through disruptions to metabolic processes and gene regulation.

According to a 2014 study involving thousands of South Korean adults, those who frequently consumed instant noodles showed a higher risk of metabolic syndrome. This study, among others, has raised questions, leading many to ask: is Shin Ramen really unhealthy?