Open AccessSerum GGT and serum ferritin as early markers for metabolic syndrome
Author(s) -
Eli Mohapatra,
Ritu Priya,
Rachita Nanda,
Suprava Patel
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_570_20
Subject(s) - medicine , ferritin , metabolic syndrome , waist , diabetes mellitus , triglyceride , gastroenterology , endocrinology , physiology , body mass index , cholesterol
In India, the prevalence of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome (MetS) is showing an upward trend. Gamma glutamate transferase (GGT) and ferritin increase oxidant stress in the body through their role in glutathione homeostasis and iron metabolism, respectively. The increase in oxidant stress increases the inflammatory load, a risk factor for metabolic syndrome. These parameters are cheap, patient-friendly, and available in routine diagnostic labs compatible for follow-up, relieving the already overburdened healthcare system.