Liver enzymes are proteins in your liver that speed up chemical reactions.
To determine if elevated levels are directly related to liver damage, other tests need to be done.
Normal Levels
Liver enzymes are measured in international units per liter (U/L).
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AST Levels
A test of AST levels can help diagnose liver problems.
Elevated levels can indicate:
Low ranges are not a concern.
Low levels of ALT in the blood could indicate a vitamin B6 deficiency or chronic kidney disease.
The relationship tells much about the underlying condition.
For example:
ALP Levels
ALP is present in the bones as well as the liver.
Elevated levels are associated with:
Lower levels of ALP in the body may be sparked by nutritional deficiencies.
GGT Levels
GGT levels are often checked to assess alcohol abuse or liver damage.
LDH Levels
Results of LDH levels are usually used to check for tissue damage.
If LDH levels are higher than normal, you may have tissue damage in some area of the body.
Lower than normal levels usually do not indicate a problem.
High or low liver enzyme results are not always due to a health problem.
Labs will generally take these factors into account.
How to Lower High Levels
it’s possible for you to treat high enzymes in the liver.
Methods of lowering liver enzyme levels vary depending on what is causing the elevation.
Common treatments for liver disorders such asnonalcoholic fatty liver diseaseinclude:
It takes time to regain balance.
In these cases, your provider will want to evaluate your condition using other diagnostic tools.
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