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How Can We Reduce High Levels Of GGT Enzymes In The Blood?

My last blood test shows I have a GGT count of 174, how do I reduce this level, all other liver functions ALP LD AST ALT ALBUMIN GLBULINS A/G RATIO BILIRUBIN are normal within the reference range.I do drink alcohol but have 3 or 4 alcohol free days a week
Fri, 13 Nov 2015
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Thank-you user for your query.
I understand your concern.

An elevated GGT level suggests that something is damaging the liver though the actual cause can't be ruled out simply by seeing its elevated level. Actually the elevated levels may be due to liver diseases, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, but they may also be due to other conditions, such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, or pancreatitis. They may also be caused by alcohol abuse or use of drugs that are toxic to the liver.
A high GGT level can help to rule out bone disease.But till the time you visit any gastro physician
you can start doing lifestyle modification (decreased alcohol use, smoking, obesity)
Appropriate nutrition/nutritional support should be done. You can also consider using pentoxifylline or prednisone, sillymarin.

Take care
Hope I answered your question.
Dr.Saurabh kashyap
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How Can We Reduce High Levels Of GGT Enzymes In The Blood?

Thank-you user for your query. I understand your concern. An elevated GGT level suggests that something is damaging the liver though the actual cause can t be ruled out simply by seeing its elevated level. Actually the elevated levels may be due to liver diseases, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, but they may also be due to other conditions, such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, or pancreatitis. They may also be caused by alcohol abuse or use of drugs that are toxic to the liver. A high GGT level can help to rule out bone disease.But till the time you visit any gastro physician you can start doing lifestyle modification (decreased alcohol use, smoking, obesity) Appropriate nutrition/nutritional support should be done. You can also consider using pentoxifylline or prednisone, sillymarin. Take care Hope I answered your question. Dr.Saurabh kashyap