If you have high ALT levels — a liver enzyme known as alanine aminotransferase — it may be due to a liver problem. Here's what you need to know about these liver enzymes and how to lower your ALT ...

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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Whenever you get bloodwork done, you probably don’t know what exactly you’re supposed to be looking at on the sheet (unless you’re a healthcare provider, that is). Glucose, sodium ...

Elevated liver enzymes can indicate a problem in the liver. However, eating a balanced diet and regularly exercising are some of the ways a person can lower liver enzyme levels. The liver contains ...

A study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine has reported on the functional relationship between serum creatine kinase (CK) and liver biochemistry to determine the accuracy of liver function ...

Altered liver enzymes consistently were tied to Alzheimer's disease, an observational study of older adults showed. Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) to alanine aminotransferase (ALT) ratios were ...

Enzymes help with specific functions that are vital to the operation and overall health of the body. They help speed up chemical reactions in the human body. They are essential for respiration, ...