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Have High Cholesterol Level, SGPT. Taking Milk Thistle Supplements, Red Yeast Rice. Continue Diet?

I drink 4-5 oz of red wine nightly to help me sleep and have done so for a couple of years. I also take a red yeast rice supplement to help lower cholesterol. Today I received the results of recent lab tests and my SGPT is elevated at 42 (normal is up to 30 by this lab), all other liver tests are within normal limits. I also take two milk thistle supplements daily to help my liver because of the nightly wine. Should I be concerned about this elevation? Is it safe to continue the small glass of wine nightly as well as the red yeast rice...or should I discontinue both? I am also being treated for hypothyroidism for over 20 years in case that is pertinent. Thank you in advance.
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Hi, the causes of elevated S.G.P.T. are many, and they are to be corelated with the symptoms, and other test results.
So i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment and to exclude the liver problem. Thank you.
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Have High Cholesterol Level, SGPT. Taking Milk Thistle Supplements, Red Yeast Rice. Continue Diet?

Hi, the causes of elevated S.G.P.T. are many, and they are to be corelated with the symptoms, and other test results. So i advise you to consult a physician for diagnosis and treatment and to exclude the liver problem. Thank you.