GPT and Hypertension: In terms of laboratory tests, 10.3% had high total cholesterol, 15.7% had low HDL, 16.8% had high levels of triglycerides, 33.0% had significant inflammation as indicated by hsCRP level, 4.0% had abnormal AST levels, 3.6% had abnormal ALT levels, and 36.6% had hypertension (Table 1).