Question 1

what are the effects of sodium caffeine and alcohol on calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

Lower it: May decrease it lowering absorption and utilization of ca.

Question 2

how does sodium, caffeine, and alcohol affect calcium levels in the body?

Accepted Answer

It's complicated.: Caffeine doesn't have much of an effect on it except slightly as a diuretic. Likewise, alcohol doesn't have much of an effect on it or there'd be calcium problems All The Time. sodium, however, has an exchange with calcium. If the sodium load is high, the calcium control is somewhat messed up. Some diuretics (not caffeine or alcohol though) put sodium in the urine and push calcium back in.

Question 3

how does alcohol affect body's metabolism or calcium level?

Accepted Answer

Only in excess: Many studies have shown that a woman who drinks one alcoholic beverage a day or a man who has 2 drinks will live longer than those who drink more or less alcohol. Higher intakes can effect metabolism including calcium especially if there is a poor nutritional intake.

Question 4

my heart valve is replaced with mechanical. it can v calcium diposions after long time affects function. alcohol consumption will clear this diposion?

Accepted Answer

NO: Mild to moderate alcohol use can increase "good" cholesterol , but doesn't affect calcium deposits on valve.  I suspect you are on a blood thinner for valve, which CAN be adversely affected by alcohol.

Question 5

i have sgot 63, sgpt 71, lipoprotein a 32.2 mg/dl, hs crp 5 mg/l and iron and calcium deficiency. i have anemia too. and my vitamin d level is 5 ng/ml only.. what does that mean..? i have never used alcohol too.. can somebody help me?

Accepted Answer

: It means you need a careful history, physical exam and repeat blood tests but discuss with your Dr who knows you.  We do not.

Question 6

raisedalt 85 ast 48 alp 124)billirubin 0.5 albumin 4.8 calcium 10.1, bun 9,ferritin 170, iron 118, tibc 352, platelets 444, rbc 4.65, hemogl 14.5 total cholesterol 251 all hepatitis negative no alcohol or drugs,, what could be type of liver problem?

Accepted Answer

: Could be "fatty liver, "  if you are overweight complicated by metabolic syndrome (hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension).

Question 7

currently, my sgpt level is 108u/l. i don't take alcohol. i lead a normal lifestyle. how can i reduce this level to a normal level?
my age 30years?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, the level is not too high. Do not take acetaminophen. You may repeat the test in 3-6 months as it may be a transient issue.    
Wish you good health!

Question 8

can i ask if l-lysine is safe to take with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drug interaction checker shows no interactions btwn alcohol and L-lysine.

Question 9

in my testings my  vitamin  d is 10 nmol/l and calcium is 2.19 nmol/l how much vitamin d should i take ?

Accepted Answer

Very severe: Deficiency. You need a big dose for a long time so ask your doc.

Question 10

can you take alcohol with cephtin?

Accepted Answer

Cephtin/Alcohol: Not a good idea to drink while on antibiotics. The general problem is that alcohol interferes with the blood level of the drug. So the drug might not be as effective. If one is a heavy drinker there are other considerations such as liver problems. One can have side effects such as nausea and vomiting.

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What are the effects of sodium caffeine and alcohol on calcium levels?

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How does sodium, caffeine, and alcohol affect calcium levels in the body?

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How does alcohol affect body's metabolism or calcium level?

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My heart valve is replaced with mechanical. it can v calcium diposions after long time affects function. alcohol consumption will clear this diposion?

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I have sgot 63, sgpt 71, lipoprotein a 32.2 mg/dl, hs crp 5 mg/l and iron and calcium deficiency. i have anemia too. and my vitamin d level is 5 ng/ml only.. what does that mean..? i have never used alcohol too.. can somebody help me?

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Raisedalt 85 ast 48 alp 124)billirubin 0.5 albumin 4.8 calcium 10.1, bun 9,ferritin 170, iron 118, tibc 352, platelets 444, rbc 4.65, hemogl 14.5 total cholesterol 251 all hepatitis negative no alcohol or drugs,, what could be type of liver problem?

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Currently, my sgpt level is 108u/l. i don't take alcohol. i lead a normal lifestyle. how can i reduce this level to a normal level? my age 30years?

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Can i ask if l-lysine is safe to take with alcohol?

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In my testings my vitamin d is 10 nmol/l and calcium is 2.19 nmol/l how much vitamin d should i take ?

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Can you take alcohol with cephtin?

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