Preeti Sharma

Study on the effect of Light Meal on Some Biochemical Parameters

The present study was carried out on 40 healthy volunteers, to analyze their SGPT (serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase) and uric acid level in the serum. The volunteers had the access to light meal containing a standard amount of carbohydrate, protein and lipid. Blood was taken for analysis of aforesaid parameters, before the meal and 1, 2, & 4 hours thereafter. Clinically significant variations were observed for SGPT at different time intervals post prandial. However uric acid concentration remains unchanged at all the time intervals. Results of the study clearly indicate that requirement of the patient on fasting for uric acid estimation is of no concern, while variation of SGPT level with time after light meal demonstrate that fasting time needs to be carefully considered in order to interpret the results correctly.