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What affect do phosphates have on serum calcium in the blood?
Oral phosphates can lower serum calcium levels, but the long-term use of this approach is not well understood.
Fiber is known to help reduce?
Dietary fiber can reduce serum cholesterol levels. (Of course, some sources of fiber are better than others.)
What are the most common sources of dietary cholesterol to know for those who have elevated serum cholesterol levels?
Red meats, rich dairy products, and shellfish are the the most common sources of dietary cholesterol. Vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts do not contain cholesterol.
Raised serum amylase levels?
Serum amylase raised in pancreatitis, DKA
Why is it hard to bring a cholesterol level back down?
Sometimes, it is difficult to lower a cholesterol level by dietary means alone (although shifting to a "fishatarian" diet provides more omega-3 fatty acids, and less saturated fats ... and both of these factors do help in the goal of lowering serum cholesterol levels). It is not so difficult to lower cholesterol levels with drugs, whether using a statin, niacin, bile acid sequestrants, and/or fibrates.
What test assess the electrolyte levels?
serum sodium, serum potassium and s. chloride.
Which dietary fiber would be most helpful in reducing serum cholesterol?
The dietary fiber that is most helpful in reducing serum cholesterol is soluble fiber. The soluble fiber excretes the cholesterol. Foods that have soluble fiber are plant based.
How does psyllium lower serum cholesterol levels?
a daily intake of 10.2 grams of psyllium seed husk, combined with a diet low in saturated fats, consistently lowered blood cholesterol levels.
What has the author Kathleen Pleas Ellis written?
Kathleen Pleas Ellis has written: 'Dietary intake and serum levels of zinc in pregnant alcoholic women' -- subject(s): Pregnancy, Complications, Alcohol use, Women
What drug increases serum phenobarbital levels?
The drug that increases serum phenobarbital levels is valproic acid. Valproic acid can inhibit the metabolism of phenobarbital, leading to elevated serum concentrations. This interaction may necessitate adjustments in dosing to avoid toxicity. Clinicians should monitor serum levels closely when these medications are used together.
What Hormone responds to high levels of calcium in the blood?
Calcitonin is the hormone that responds to high levels of calcium in the blood by promoting calcium deposition in the bones, thus helping to lower blood calcium levels.
Why is your serum glucose levels high?
The most common cause of elevated serum glucose levels is recent food intake. The next possibility is diabetes mellitus.
