Table 1.

Adverse effects of metabolic syndrome on different body systems.

Target Sites	Systemic Effects of Metabolic Syndrome	References
Skin	Psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, alopecia, acne inversa, burn-induced insulin resistance, skin cancer	[44]
Eye	Open angle glaucoma, age-related cataract, oculomotor nerve palsy, central retinal artery occlusion, non-diabetic retinopathy	[42]
Liver	Hepatic fibrosis, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, elevated serum transaminase, cirrhosis and non-alcoholic fatty liver	[45]
Kidney	Glomerulomegaly, microalbuminuria, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, hyperfiltration, hypofiltration and chronic kidney disorder	[46]
Cardiovascular System	Myocardial infarction, stroke and coronary heart disease	[47]
Reproductive System	Erectile dysfunction, polycystic ovarian syndrome and hypogonadism	[48]