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Hi how much does ggt fluctuate day to day ? many thanks?

Q: hi how much does ggt fluctuate day to day ? many thanks?

: GGT can fluctuate 10-15% from day to day. GGT decreases immediately after eating, is 25-50% higher in obese individuals, 10% higher in people who smoke. In African Americans GGT is two fold higher, and decreases 25% in early pregnancy.

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GGT can fluctuate 10-15% from day to day. GGT decreases immediately after eating, is 25-50% higher in obese individuals, 10% higher in people who smoke. In African Americans GGT is two fold higher, and decreases 25% in early pregnancy.

Answered 10/16/2022

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Hi how much does ggt fluctuate day to day ? many thanks?

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