Introduction:

Metabolic syndrome is a serious public health problem that culminates in the highest worldwide causes of morbidity and mortality. Effective strategies are required to control it and to prevent its consequences.

Objective:

To analyze characteristics that combine two or more therapeutic aspects for the control and management of metabolic syndrome.

Methodology:

Systematic literature review using the PRISMA criteria. Databases searched included Pub Med, Science Direct, Scielo, and Redalyc. Controlled and quasi-experimental mixed intervention trials over the last 10 years, with a minimum of 24 weeks duration, were included.

Results:

23 mixed interventions, 19 based on lifestyle, two on physical activity and diet, one on yoga and caloric intake, and one on physical activity plus dietary supplement. Six interventions in children and the rest in adults.

Conclusions

Lasting results were observed in multidisciplinary interventions for healthy lifestyles. In children, the school group approach reinforces permanence, while family support was shown to improve outcomes such a reduction in MS and BP. In the case of diet, the Mediterranean one is preferred. The results suggest social media is an excellent educational tool.

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