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Triglycerides At 240, SGPT At 54, Abnormal Values, Will Diet Changes Help ?
I m a man 43 years old, 1.90m tall and weighted approx. 120 kg, non-smoking, non-drinking. Recent blood test indicated high values in : triglycerides at 240 (Cholesterol at 217, HDL at 48 and LDL at 121) and SGPT ( ALT ) at 54 (but SGOT (AST) at 32). Please advise the possible causes of the abnormal values and whether can help these values with specific diet.
Wed, 9 May 2012
Hi
Lipid profile definitely shows variation from normal range.
Ideal values are
Chol LDL
HDL > 55-60
Triglycerides
So you need to consult diet and fittness expert . Maintain your diet strictly . as the values are not grossly deranged , medicines like statins are not required at present .
Liver enzymes are marginally elevated . Repaet test will be useful after 4 weeks .
Thx
Lipid profile definitely shows variation from normal range.
Ideal values are
Chol LDL
HDL > 55-60
Triglycerides
So you need to consult diet and fittness expert . Maintain your diet strictly . as the values are not grossly deranged , medicines like statins are not required at present .
Liver enzymes are marginally elevated . Repaet test will be useful after 4 weeks .
Thx
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Your lipids are abnormal at your age LDL should be less than 100, triglycerides <150,total cholesterol <150. sgpt though abnormal but not significant. Lipid abnormality is mostly dietary and due to lack of exercise. You can correct this by avoiding and reducing dietary fat, avoid all fried, junk food. Also avoid sweets and daily walking for at least 45min
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