IL18 and metabolic syndrome: Furthermore, 8-week high-intensity and aerobic interval training (three times/week) in men and women with metabolic syndrome resulted in decreased IL-18 mRNA levels in abdominal AT and a numerical decrease in plasma IL-18 concentration (Stienstra et al., 2011; Stienstra et al., 2011; Stienstra et al., 2011; Stienstra et al., 2011).