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Taking Omega 3 Fatty Acid. LFT Tested Due To Abdominal Pain, Dyspepsia, SGPT Level Increased. Its Effects?
I am taking some vitamin supplement containing omega 3 fatty acid but after one month of taking this group I have tested L.F.T due to abdominal pain and dyspepsia and noted that increased SGPT (72) level otherwise within range. Is there any relation ? I have also some fatty infiltration in lever( previous findings) what are the adverse reactions of raised SGPT level ? Thank you
Tue, 22 Oct 2013
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Increased liver enzymes such as SGPT are used to identify and monitor the progress of any liver disease but the enzymes themselves are not dangerous. They are an indicator.
Fatty liver disease can cause an increase in liver enzymes. This can progress to inflammation of the liver and , in some persons, severe liver impairment.
To prevent the progression of fatty liver or to reverse any changes, you would need to change your diet, increase activity and may also require medications such as statins (used for high cholesterol).
In terms of your diet, you would need to reduce the use of sodas and reduce your carbohydrate intake. A high carbohydrate diet has been linked to fatty liver.
Your activity should be at least 150 minutes a week.
I hope this helps
Increased liver enzymes such as SGPT are used to identify and monitor the progress of any liver disease but the enzymes themselves are not dangerous. They are an indicator.
Fatty liver disease can cause an increase in liver enzymes. This can progress to inflammation of the liver and , in some persons, severe liver impairment.
To prevent the progression of fatty liver or to reverse any changes, you would need to change your diet, increase activity and may also require medications such as statins (used for high cholesterol).
In terms of your diet, you would need to reduce the use of sodas and reduce your carbohydrate intake. A high carbohydrate diet has been linked to fatty liver.
Your activity should be at least 150 minutes a week.
I hope this helps
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