Abstract
In this study we describe the associations between indicators of fatness, fat distribution, and alcohol consumption (gamma-glutamyl transferase) with serum lipids and blood pressure in a random selected group (n = 69) of 38-year old men. Waist circumference, subscapular skinfold and body mass index all had similar positive associations with total cholesterol, triglycerides and diastolic blood pressure. Gamma-glutamyl transferase levels were associated with indicators of fatness and fat distribution (waist circumference, waist/hip ratio, body mass index, and subscapular skinfold) and serum lipids (total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides). Gamma-glutamyl transferase and body mass index both made independent contributions to the explanation of the waist/hip ratio. In multiple regression analysis, gamma-glutamyl transferase levels were (after adjustment for waist/hip ratio and body mass index) associated with serum lipids (total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, and triglycerides), but not with HDL-cholesterol and blood pressure. Body mass index only showed an independent relation to triglyceride levels, whereas the waist/hip ratio was only associated with diastolic blood pressure in multiple regression. It is concluded that gamma-glutamyl transferase levels are a potentially important indicator of abdominal fat distribution and unfavourable lipoprotein profiles.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 809-18 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | European Journal of Clinical Nutrition |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 12 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1989 |
Keywords
- Adipose Tissue
- Adult
- Alcohol Drinking
- Anthropometry
- Blood Pressure
- Body Mass Index
- Humans
- Lipids
- Male
- gamma-Glutamyltransferase
- Journal Article