Thanks Whatalane; That explains a lot of what has happened then. Although I don't recall what I ate prior to my last blood test. I do know that I've cut back on my consumption of red meat. I can't remember when I made Brisket last. I do eat some homemade Braseola and Cappacola but only in 1 - 2 oz portions. Yum, followed by several Fosters of course.....burp.. :0)