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Are Multivitamins Safe For Use?
Question: Dear Doc.....
Kindly advise if the attached multivitamin is OK to use for me. Thanks !
Kindly advise if the attached multivitamin is OK to use for me. Thanks !
Hello XXXXXX,
thanks for the query.
The first set of your results up to CRP are normal. VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein which helps to transport fats from the liver through blood. WHen elevated, it is associated with increase cardiovascular risk.
CHOL/HDL ratio is the ration between total cholesterol and High density lipoprotein. HDL is the useful cholesterol and levels above 35 is a protective cardiovascular factor. The ratio CHOL/HDL is important to determine hether an individual has cardiovascular risk or not. Ratios above or equal to 5:1 are associated with higher risks while lower ratios such as yours is associated with reduced risk. The New York Heart Association recommends a ration of 3.5:1 just as yours.
The only little problem in your results are the results of your liver function. SGOT and GGT are borderline where as SGPT which is more specific for the liver is elevated. However, in real affections of the liver, teh elevation would be up to ten times higher than being 143 ( about three times higher). In take of drugs at the time or a viral infection at onset could explained the result but then another tests ought to have been done to see if the levels where increasing to indicate an ongoing liver problem. It will thus be important to re take the tests ( SGPT and SGOT).
The multivitamine you have asked to know if you could take is rather a multi factor supplement as it contains not only vitamin but also important elements all of which are needed by the body. There is no fear in taking it but should be limited in order to avoid potassium overload. However, it would have been necessary to do an electrolyte profile before taking this suppliment soo as to be sure of levels of Potassium, calcium and iodine but then taking the drug for not on a chronic basis should have no problem.
Away from your lab results, your BP measurements are fluactuating. You should start life style modification activities to prevent onset of Hig blood pressure which is Bp of equl to or grreater than 140/90. Life style modifications include reduce salt, exercises, reduce fat consumption, reduce weight if obese or over weight etc.
Hope this answers your query. If you have further query, i will be glad to help.
Best regards
thanks for the query.
The first set of your results up to CRP are normal. VLDL stands for very low density lipoprotein which helps to transport fats from the liver through blood. WHen elevated, it is associated with increase cardiovascular risk.
CHOL/HDL ratio is the ration between total cholesterol and High density lipoprotein. HDL is the useful cholesterol and levels above 35 is a protective cardiovascular factor. The ratio CHOL/HDL is important to determine hether an individual has cardiovascular risk or not. Ratios above or equal to 5:1 are associated with higher risks while lower ratios such as yours is associated with reduced risk. The New York Heart Association recommends a ration of 3.5:1 just as yours.
The only little problem in your results are the results of your liver function. SGOT and GGT are borderline where as SGPT which is more specific for the liver is elevated. However, in real affections of the liver, teh elevation would be up to ten times higher than being 143 ( about three times higher). In take of drugs at the time or a viral infection at onset could explained the result but then another tests ought to have been done to see if the levels where increasing to indicate an ongoing liver problem. It will thus be important to re take the tests ( SGPT and SGOT).
The multivitamine you have asked to know if you could take is rather a multi factor supplement as it contains not only vitamin but also important elements all of which are needed by the body. There is no fear in taking it but should be limited in order to avoid potassium overload. However, it would have been necessary to do an electrolyte profile before taking this suppliment soo as to be sure of levels of Potassium, calcium and iodine but then taking the drug for not on a chronic basis should have no problem.
Away from your lab results, your BP measurements are fluactuating. You should start life style modification activities to prevent onset of Hig blood pressure which is Bp of equl to or grreater than 140/90. Life style modifications include reduce salt, exercises, reduce fat consumption, reduce weight if obese or over weight etc.
Hope this answers your query. If you have further query, i will be glad to help.
Best regards
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