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High Cholesterol, Blood Test Showed Elevated GGT, Reduced NEU. On Multivitamin, Omega3 Supplements. Cause Of Elevation?
my readings of a recent blood test Cholestorol 256 - ( 0-220) HDL 65 - ( 35-55) LDL 172 - ( 0-130) GGT 72 ( 8- 61) MCHC 35.1 ( 31- 35) MPV 10.1 ( 6- 10) LYM 50.6 ( 25-50) Neu 41.6 ( 50 - 80) I am dısturbed about the raised level of GGT 72 ( 8-61) and reduced level of NEU beıng 41.6 ( 50-80) all other readings were wıthın nomal range I have had the cholestorol problem for some years now and have been tryıng to control wıth exercises. Have been takıng 55 plus multı vıtamın and a supplement of omega 3 . Has thıs caused the elevated levels of GGT. Appreciate the Doctors advice. Thanks Fıroza YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 11 Jun 2012
Hi there,
Your bad cholesterol components that is Total Cholesterol and LDL are raised, good news is your protective cholesterol component or good cholesterol is also raised that is HDL. However, in view of all this I would suggest you do the following:
1. Take suitable drug therapy, your doctor will be happy to prescribe a once a day dose of
cholesterollowering drug. The dietary supplement will not help. No vitamin C is not the cause of
elevated GGT. Alcohol intake can do this. Of course the doctor will have to take necessary
precautions while cholesterol lowering drugs are prescribed to you.
2. You ought to maintain ideal body weight for your height. Diet, Exercise & Drugs are keys to
limit your risk factors for coronary artery disease.
3. Fasting Blood Sugar and complete physical examination should be done to exclude any other
risk factor for coronary heart disease like Diabetes, Hypertension and Stress. If present
remedial measures taken.
With Best Wishes.
Dr Anil Grover
Cardiologist
Your bad cholesterol components that is Total Cholesterol and LDL are raised, good news is your protective cholesterol component or good cholesterol is also raised that is HDL. However, in view of all this I would suggest you do the following:
1. Take suitable drug therapy, your doctor will be happy to prescribe a once a day dose of
cholesterollowering drug. The dietary supplement will not help. No vitamin C is not the cause of
elevated GGT. Alcohol intake can do this. Of course the doctor will have to take necessary
precautions while cholesterol lowering drugs are prescribed to you.
2. You ought to maintain ideal body weight for your height. Diet, Exercise & Drugs are keys to
limit your risk factors for coronary artery disease.
3. Fasting Blood Sugar and complete physical examination should be done to exclude any other
risk factor for coronary heart disease like Diabetes, Hypertension and Stress. If present
remedial measures taken.
With Best Wishes.
Dr Anil Grover
Cardiologist
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