The HDL level was highest in the moderate dose alcoholics. The total cholesterol level was significantly higher in the heavy dose alcoholics when compared with the control group. Heavy dose alcohol consumption was associated with a higher increase in triglyceride level. The heavy dose alcoholics had a lower BMI when compared with the control group and moderate dose alcoholics. The moderate dose alcoholics had a higher weight when compared to control group and heavy dose alcoholics. The height correlated well with both control and study group. Maximum number of alcoholics were seen in the age group of 41-50 years. 58.5% of the male and 83.3% of the female were heavy drinkers. Results: Among 200 subjects, 94% were male. Blood was taken in fasting state and lipids were estimated. Heavy alcoholics: Consuming >210 g per week. Moderate alcoholics: Consuming ≤210 g per week 2. Methods: 100 cases and 100 age and sex matched controls were selected. Aim of this study was to study the effect of alcohol consumption on serum lipid profile in alcoholics and to compare with those of non-alcoholic controls. Alcohol has many effects on lipid profile, including inducing de novo fatty acid synthesis and inhibiting fatty acid oxidation in liver. Background: Alcoholism is a major threat to public health in both developed and developing countries.
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