Q I am a smoker and suffers from frequently dehydration can it cause elevated glyceride levels and fatty liver? is there is a connection between the two.nI do not consume too much alcohol, I am overweight but not fat and I have not and had not any liver deseases. Also I have digestive problems such as odorous, soft and acidy stool.nThanks in advance
The information about light dehydration is unclear. However, it is a proven fact that smoking greatly increases triglyceride and total cholesterol levels. In several studies, smokers have been found to have higher triglyceride and cholesterol levels compared to non-smokers. Apart from this, several other factors responsible for high triglyceride levels are genetics, obesity, inadequate physical activity, alcohol, hypertension, diabetes etc. I would advice you to lose some weight, get a stool examination test and liver function tests. Your physician may have already started you on statins. However, it is extremely important for you to start eating healthily.