Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part A (2025)

Alcohol abuse is one of the most widespread forms of addiction worldwide. Its effects on the primary bodily systems are well-documented. Extended consumption of alcohol in large amounts results in toxic repercussions on the liver, which disrupts lipid metabolism, leading to changes in the serum lipid profile. The aim of this study is to compare the serum lipid profiles of alcoholics (cases) with those of non-alcoholics (controls). Method: This research was conducted at the tertiary care teaching hospital in Belagavi. The study was carried out from July 2025 to August 2025. A total of 90 male subjects aged between 30 and 40 years were included in the study. Among these, 40 were classified as alcoholics [Heavy drinkers (those consuming 5 or more drinks on the same occasion on each of 5 or more days over the past 3 years)] and 30 males who refrained from alcohol were also part of the study. The serum lipid profile (Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, LDL-C, HDL-C, VLDL-C levels) was assessed using a fully automated analyser EM 360 in the Biochemistry laboratory at Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belagavi, Karnataka, India.