From the Guidelines
Your elevated GGT level of 180 indicates potential liver stress or damage, which could be caused by alcohol consumption, certain medications, or other liver conditions, and we should investigate this further with additional tests, as suggested by the most recent guidelines 1. We should discuss possible lifestyle changes, such as reducing alcohol intake, reviewing your medications, and adopting a healthier diet, to help improve your liver health and bring this value back to normal range, considering that GGT is a sensitive marker for alcohol consumption and liver damage, with a sensitivity of 73% for detection of daily ethanol consumption >50 g, as reported in a study published in the Journal of Hepatology 1.
From the Research
Patient Information
- A GGT level of 180 may indicate liver injury or disease, and it is essential to discuss the results with a healthcare professional 2.
- The patient should be informed that elevated GGT levels have been linked to various chronic conditions, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and that further testing and evaluation may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of the elevated GGT level 2, 3.