High ALT from Blood test
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Anonymous
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Female - early 50s post menopausal. Non drinker, smoker
What does this mean and how do I reverse it? |
Anonymous
| Diet. It can lead to fatty liver. Mine is very high. Cut way back on carbs, sugar and less processed foods. You can take vitamin e and fish oil. |
Anonymous
| How high? A little out of range is not concerning. Twice the top of the range needs to be addressed. |
Anonymous
| Do you take a turmeric supplement? That can do it. |
Anonymous
| Also could be an autoimmune disease called PBC |
Anonymous
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PBC is elevated alkaline phosphatase and is an autoimmune disease. Do not go down a rabbit hole looking that up.
Elevated ALT is most commonly from some fatty liver. Talk to your PCP. Work on weight loss. |
Anonymous
| OP -- did you take any tylenol before the test? |
Anonymous
I did not. I have a prescription for migraines but take it only as needed. |
Anonymous
My AST is within range but ALT is 35( normal being 29). Sometimes I wonder if it is the supplements I take. |
Anonymous
| Stop supplements, and lose weight. |
Anonymous
Its probably diet but medications, like antibiotics and steriods can cause it to rise. Mine are very elevated. Its partly diet. |