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Is Consumption Of Ginger Ale Advisable Before A Lipid Profile Test?

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Posted on Sat, 8 Oct 2016
Question: I am having a lipid profile in the am. Will dirt ginger ale effect this
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (47 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
No, Ginger ale will not affect it and you can take it but dont consumde too large dosage. It is important to avoid fat rich food 24 prior to testing. Gigner has mainly sugars and this may raise blood glucose lvels but it wont affect lipids in blood. Wish you good health. Regards
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Is Consumption Of Ginger Ale Advisable Before A Lipid Profile Test?

Brief Answer: no Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome to HCM. No, Ginger ale will not affect it and you can take it but dont consumde too large dosage. It is important to avoid fat rich food 24 prior to testing. Gigner has mainly sugars and this may raise blood glucose lvels but it wont affect lipids in blood. Wish you good health. Regards