High Liver Enzymes | Aspartate vs Alanine Aminotransferase (AST vs. ALT) | Causes

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  • Lesson on Liver Enzymes, Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) vs Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), “Transaminitis”, and Causes of Elevations. One is more specific to the liver than the other, and one has a shorter half life than the other, allowing analysis of how long liver damage may have been occurring. In this lesson, we discuss both AST and ALT, their functions, their half life, organs in which they are located, and causes of elevations in both AST and ALT.
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Komentáře • 539

  • @cherylcalabrese200
    @cherylcalabrese200 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for the overview.

  • @Patherfinder1234
    @Patherfinder1234 Před 3 lety +13

    excellent explanation!!! this has a very nice flow to it and clearly explains its clinical applications. I appreciate your post! Keep up the superb work!

    • @gsusmakama
      @gsusmakama Před 3 lety +1

      This was great, thanks, I've been looking for "liver diseases and disorders" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Bachalaswin Better Body Rule - (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my co-worker got great results with it.

    • @user-hz5te9pl9e
      @user-hz5te9pl9e Před 2 lety

  • @DenishaMcCurchin
    @DenishaMcCurchin Před 2 lety +1

    So helpful! Thank you!

  • @waquasyaqoob1883
    @waquasyaqoob1883 Před 3 lety +15

    Btw I love your focus on the chemistry and mechanism behind the pathophysiology. Excellent attention for detail!

  • @justinwren549
    @justinwren549 Před 2 lety +46

    I had elevated liver enzymes and fortunately my nurse practitioner ordered an ultrasound which eventually led me to being diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma. Fortunately it was operable and discovered early which is the only chance for a cure.

    • @ABCTutorialz
      @ABCTutorialz Před 2 lety +1

      i’m worried that I may have the same condition and my doctor is overlooking it. my ast is in the 400s and alt is in the 200s. should i be concerned?

    • @elzine21
      @elzine21 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ABCTutorialz based on your profile picture, I'm making the assumption that you have traveled outside of the U.S. for work/service or you have been outside of the U.S. for leisure? If so, you most likely were at increased risk for contracting a Hepatitis virus. However, it should be noted that hepatitis A, B and C are on the rise in the united states as well. Best to get checked for hepatitis antibodies+antigens first and if those are clear, talk to your Dr about other possible causes. Elevated liver enzymes are no joke... Trust me 😅 still recovering from Transaminitis due to influenza B in 2020!!!! The sooner you get them back to normal , the better.

    • @ABCTutorialz
      @ABCTutorialz Před 2 lety +1

      @@elzine21 this is definitely a possibility. i could have sworn that the docs already tested for this, but i will for sure show them this. thank you !!!

    • @wayneburkett7623
      @wayneburkett7623 Před 2 lety +2

      Glad to hear you’re ok! What were your levels for AST and ALT?

    • @FendergtrJam
      @FendergtrJam Před rokem +3

      @@ABCTutorialz First off I hope your doing well...I just got my labs back and my AST/ALT Was 143/145 so my Dr. Ordered more labs for Hep-c test witch I'm going next week and also a ultrasound. Curious to see what they found out with you Take care an follow with a strict diet all I have been doing is research I'm exhausted. 👍

  • @KeyWestSaltLife
    @KeyWestSaltLife Před 3 lety +20

    Great presentation! Very informative, well structured and easy to understand. Have you done a video on fatty liver disease? Thank you!

    • @jjmedicine
      @jjmedicine  Před 3 lety +6

      Hi there! Yes, I have a few lessons on fatty liver disease - please check them out on my channel :)

  • @kroert2259
    @kroert2259 Před 3 lety +181

    It is important to note that elevated levels of AST and ALT can also be due to strenuous exercise. This is what happened to me after weightlifting for the first time. I just happened to have blood work done the day after I exercised. Anyways, there’s a whole study done on it online and you can read about it.

    • @sagarthechamp
      @sagarthechamp Před 3 lety +9

      Omg ..thxs man .. same thing
      Weight lifting with whey protein .. for 1 month ..
      Now ast 68 before 30
      Alt -50 before 20

    • @imnoooo
      @imnoooo Před 3 lety +7

      Same problem. Feeling nauseas. High AST high billurubin. Problems started after working out for the first time

    • @silversaver82
      @silversaver82 Před 3 lety +1

      @@sagarthechamp same here (working out,whey protein more than ever). My numbers are almost exactly the same increase and value as yours. Doing Keto as well, which is new for me.

    • @Marytere8
      @Marytere8 Před 2 lety

      Anticuerpos antimitocondriales 1:1280?

    • @Marytere8
      @Marytere8 Před 2 lety

      Could anyone why antimitochondrial antibodies increase on a scale of 1 to 1280? please someone answer me🙏

  • @star8513
    @star8513 Před 2 lety +7

    Thanks for everyone says weightlifting increase liver enzymes.. I did blood test 6 months ago and everything was ok I did it again this month and suddenly my ALT was high, I haven't changed anything since the last test I did except that I start weightlifting the week before my blood test so that's explained why I had sudden increase.. I was scared but thanks god everything is ok

  • @rodrigocarvalho6341
    @rodrigocarvalho6341 Před 2 lety

    I'm Brazilian and I like very much your video

  • @khatikvarsha3770
    @khatikvarsha3770 Před 4 lety +6

    Please post the video related to gynecology terminology and pediatric terminology

  • @oigen90
    @oigen90 Před 2 lety +3

    What do you think of SAMe supplement (s-adenosyl-l-methionine) for liver problems?

  • @dhillonamarsingh5033
    @dhillonamarsingh5033 Před 2 lety

    Great Explanation 👍

  • @mohammedmariam7695
    @mohammedmariam7695 Před 4 lety +4

    Peace be upon you, I am from Baghdad, what program do you use to explain

  • @rehamhussein1746
    @rehamhussein1746 Před 2 lety +2

    Laboratory studies found: potassium concentration in blood plasma-5,5 mmol/l (norm - 3,5-5,0 mmol/l), the concentration of aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT) - 80 IU/l (norm - 10-30 IU/l), alanine aminotransferase (ALAT) - 40 IU/l (norm - 7-40 IU / l), also myoglobin was found in urine.
    Questions:
    1. Is it possible to determine the type of affected cells according to this analysis?
    2. What does the increase in potassium and transaminases mean?
    3. What additional methods of diagnostics are required?

  • @wissemooo4354
    @wissemooo4354 Před 2 lety +1

    can you please explain for me how neuroleptic effect those enzymes ( ASAT / ALAT) , and how does those enzymes metabolize neuroleptic. please🙏

  • @boonedockjourneyman7979

    Very good.

  • @stanbarley
    @stanbarley Před 4 měsíci

    Awesome thank you 🙏🏾

  • @ethnicpelasgians5516
    @ethnicpelasgians5516 Před 2 lety +2

    What does it mean when my ALT values are just a little higher than nromal. Like 49 from 45 that is the limit ?? Thanks

  • @lealagumbay2195
    @lealagumbay2195 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! :)

  • @JuneGirl35
    @JuneGirl35 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Mine was evaluated 3 years ago because I was a heavy alcoholic. My doctor told me that I was headed down the liver failure road. I've been sober for 2 years now. My AST and ALT always come back completely normal now.

  • @nystagmus
    @nystagmus Před 2 lety

    Clear as a diamond

  • @laciebrackett2315
    @laciebrackett2315 Před 2 lety +4

    My alt is 124 and my ast is 354 I went to er for fever and chest pains after getting iron infusion and they said liver enzymes was way to high they checked me for respiratory infections also infections in the blood all came back normal. Now I need to figure out what’s going on I did just have to major operations last surgery was wipple surgery. Scence then I became severaly
    Anemic low iron

  • @raueodev6533
    @raueodev6533 Před 4 lety +6

    My alt scpt value for 5 years almost high as now 138 and it last year 97 and last two years 88.what should i do doctor?i am male 35 years.

  • @av_cali4958
    @av_cali4958 Před 3 lety +6

    so. I was drinking the day before i had blood work. and my ALT was very high. should I not be concerned then?

    • @iamknosound
      @iamknosound Před 3 lety +1

      I'd retest to be sure. Don't drink alcohol a week before a blood test.

  • @aladinndrake110
    @aladinndrake110 Před 2 lety

    Superb

  • @jonathanrogers1346
    @jonathanrogers1346 Před 2 lety +1

    Can dehydration cause ast 153 alt 59 to be elevated?

  • @Obieomarkus
    @Obieomarkus Před 11 měsíci +1

    @TheCrayonMan529 did you have any long term damage cuz my test are about the same as your were at the hospital it was 8 k on the alt and 4k on ast 3 days later on IV meds in hospital went down to 500 ast and 2000 alt as of today my blood work says 350 ast and 1200 on alt did you have any long term damage or do any fibro scans jw 86 weeks is what it took so you have any other advice

  • @MsANUJ88
    @MsANUJ88 Před 3 lety +2

    I am liver transplant receipt thanks 😊🙏for information

  • @vinayagamvinay2399
    @vinayagamvinay2399 Před 2 lety

    Good morning sir nan liver test yeduthen adula ALP 135 iruku Normal Range below 126 yedavadu problem iruka then how to reduce sir.

  • @rossstotz775
    @rossstotz775 Před 2 lety +2

    What do low AST and ALT results indicate? Clearly it's a good thing but what specifically does it mean, if anything? In my case the AST/ALT were 8 and 17, respectively.

    • @steadychaosproductions3376
      @steadychaosproductions3376 Před rokem

      Means your live is operating at optimal levels and you most certainly dont have fatty liver disease.

  • @jamoR72
    @jamoR72 Před 2 lety +3

    What about skeletal muscle damage leading to Rhabdomyolysis? Breakdown of muscle tissue should also present as AST, as skeleton muscles do produce leak that into the blood when damaged

  • @Peter-ig4vz
    @Peter-ig4vz Před 3 lety +17

    Just started working out recently and taking protein shakes, my ALT liver is 39 which i heard is a little high. Does working out and taking supplements have to do with it being high?

    • @seaneditingHD
      @seaneditingHD Před 2 lety +1

      I’m not certified or anything but it can be due to the environment pollutants, toxins from food, certain food and supplements but if you’ve ever had Covid you might have them a bit elevated….

    • @Nathanzaken
      @Nathanzaken Před 2 lety +8

      It’s not high at all

    • @tbaby5650
      @tbaby5650 Před 2 lety +5

      39 is normal pimp... it's not even midly high
      Midly high normal is in upper 40s

    • @supergirl1386
      @supergirl1386 Před 2 lety +3

      supplements can actually cause liver failure, only take supplements with lesser than 6 ingredients/ minerals.

    • @pearsonalized805
      @pearsonalized805 Před rokem

      Yes

  • @Deshheetmain
    @Deshheetmain Před rokem +3

    AST 182
    ALT 260
    Is it dangerous, what should I do now

  • @kostyalebedev3334
    @kostyalebedev3334 Před 3 lety +11

    I was trying to lose weight (I also do cardio and lift weights) and I think I cut way too many calories. I developed lightheadedness and also a debilitating fatigue especially after one evening when I had 2 beers and 3 shots of tequila. Bad idea to drink when you are short on calories. The blood test showed ATL 100, AST 44. After binge eating for 10 days, I feel absolutely normal and again full of energy (although I gained 5 pounds). Will do another test in 3 weeks. Could lack of calories coupled with exercise (+ drinks one night) explain elevated levels in liver enzymes? Thank you!

    • @tray8411
      @tray8411 Před 3 lety

      My ALT is at 400.. Your fine

    • @savinkunwar3665
      @savinkunwar3665 Před 3 lety

      T Ray how i your alt now
      Does it comes down to normal?

    • @kostyalebedev3334
      @kostyalebedev3334 Před 3 lety +1

      @@savinkunwar3665 I took another test today. ALT is 115. AST 47. No drink for 4 weeks.

    • @kostyalebedev3334
      @kostyalebedev3334 Před 3 lety

      @@tray8411 do you feel anything abnormal with ATL 400?

    • @jhordyaburto4607
      @jhordyaburto4607 Před 2 lety

      My ast is at 543 and alt at 128 idk if it’s because of the caloric deficit diet that I have been trying but I’m worried

  • @mikec8432
    @mikec8432 Před rokem

    Are there additional markers in a blood test that are correlated with abnormal AST and ALT levels?

  • @prettyyoungthingpyt5015
    @prettyyoungthingpyt5015 Před 2 lety +1

    My ALT has gone up since taking Atorvastatin. Think I'm gonna stop taking it. I was also hitting that Nyqui too for sleep, I'm cutting back on that. I never knew herbal teas could affect the liver enzymes.

    • @alpaparaluisa431
      @alpaparaluisa431 Před rokem

      My alt/sgpt is 10 but after 4mos of Atorvastatin,it went up to 134. Doctor asked me to stop statin and follow up the test again after 3mos.

  • @tonytruong7876
    @tonytruong7876 Před 2 lety

    My ALT is at 64. What can be done about it?

  • @MaWaMYaj
    @MaWaMYaj Před 3 lety +7

    My ALT is 57 and my doctor told me not to worry about it because it is only a little elevation.. by the way I am 6months post gallbladder removal operation.

    • @notrahulraj
      @notrahulraj Před 2 lety

      It's normal

    • @Shikhar_Pandey916
      @Shikhar_Pandey916 Před rokem

      Mine is 47 it's around 0 to 45 normal.

    • @cr3292
      @cr3292 Před rokem

      Mine is 74 was 45 like 4 years ago should I be concerned

    • @MaWaMYaj
      @MaWaMYaj Před rokem

      @@cr3292 start exercising... stay away from oily foods and alcoholic drinks

  • @danielrubenstein6919
    @danielrubenstein6919 Před 8 měsíci

    Which herbal teas can cause elevated AST levels? I started drinking a lot of herbal tea and I just got my results which show high AST. I haven’t been a big drinker at all. I also exercise and run a lot.

  • @Luedyenya1
    @Luedyenya1 Před 2 lety

    Would it be Criminal to use Remdesivir in a patient with these kinda of ast alt auto immune Hepatic issues?

  • @viperracing2889
    @viperracing2889 Před 2 lety +1

    My ALAT is 1.7 and I was told it shouldn't be more than 1.1
    Is it really really bad? Like "your life is just about over" kind of bad?
    I don't know my ASAT yet as the elevated ALAT was discovered accidently. Still waiting for the results of the complementary blood samples to come in.
    Does the 1.7 alone suggest that it isn't something like cancer, cirrosis etc, or is it impossible to tell without the ASAT level?
    As soon as I found out I started a strict ketogenic diet. Hoping it's "only" fatty liver and that it's not too late to reverse it.

    • @krisyas3136
      @krisyas3136 Před 2 lety

      What happen please…?

    • @viperracing2889
      @viperracing2889 Před 2 lety +1

      @@krisyas3136 My ALAT normalized soon thereafter (elevated score could've been due to too much Omega 3 or something, not sure?). But I had my liver checked anyway, with ultrasound, and it turns out I have Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver (NAFL) and a 1 cm stone in my gall bladder. My NAFL wasn't bad though.

  • @user-er2ll8lx8b
    @user-er2ll8lx8b Před 2 měsíci

    I see so smart videos and no comment or answer on questions I’m looking anyway how to lower my enzyme level to normal ?

  • @javiercaceres6088
    @javiercaceres6088 Před 2 lety +8

    Question; would a hepatitis B vaccine can elevate your AST and ALT?

    • @Mz_Nessa
      @Mz_Nessa Před 2 lety

      Maybe it out of the B vax or iron pills

  • @Josh-ii1eq
    @Josh-ii1eq Před rokem

    My AST was 117...this blood was taken the day after running a 20 miler for Special Olympics Event....would all that running throw this number crazy high? Because my ALT was perfect

  • @RaneBane
    @RaneBane Před 10 měsíci

    My ALT is 130. I have a brain injury and wondering if that could be connected

  • @booswalia
    @booswalia Před 10 měsíci

    What is considered a very high level of liver enzymes. My levels on a monthly basis are AST in low 40s and ALT usually about the same. I'm told I have autoimmune hep. I have doubts.

  • @B-Boi-Stunnin
    @B-Boi-Stunnin Před 2 lety +8

    23 yr/old male in PA School. I haven’t worked out for a good while (months), started working out recently and got blood work w/ AST 187 & ALT 92, my PCP was extremely alarmed and I’m getting an U/S done when I’m referred to GI. Has anyone else ever experienced something like this before?! Also, I do not drink frequently!

    • @tbaby5650
      @tbaby5650 Před 2 lety +1

      Weight lifting and tylenol raises them

    • @imaspecialgirllalala
      @imaspecialgirllalala Před 2 lety +2

      Please reply to what treatments and tests have been done to resolve this!! I’m 23f and also have elevated liver enzymes. Not the same levels as yours, but I’d like to know what could’ve possibly set this off. I’m thinking I’m early stage or have type 2 diabetes. Based off my height and recent weight gain, it’s possible.

    • @deannacimoch4034
      @deannacimoch4034 Před rokem +2

      My numbers are basically the same as yours. I'm 29 and have bad liver pain for years and so many test my enzymes keep rising and I'm nauseous often. I have a liver biopsy next week. Any updates for you?

    • @jacquelinemejia6792
      @jacquelinemejia6792 Před rokem

      I’m the same as you guys 😢 liver enzymes are 120 I’m 30 f I’m looking for anything to get them down who does the liver biopsy what kind of doctor ?

    • @deannacimoch4034
      @deannacimoch4034 Před rokem +1

      @@jacquelinemejia6792 I saw a gastroenterologist who did more test and she referred me to another gastroenterologist who performs liver biopsy.

  • @joanmcnulty2221
    @joanmcnulty2221 Před rokem

    My LFTs are crazy. So high yet I don't drink alcohol. I have had ascending cholangitis several times and when I vomit its bile sludge? I'm 56 now and I worry, not for me but for my kids my and grandchildren. The fatigue is terrible...

  • @cghrios783
    @cghrios783 Před rokem

    I am so grateful for your video. I just found out that my alt’s high 34 points and I wanted to ask you if it would be the gallbladder, I do not take any medicine except for thyroxine because I do not have my thyroid anymore. I went to the Dr because I feel bloated & uncomfortable which I’m not really like that.
    The doctor says this is not too high but I am not comfortable with that. I want to know what is the next step I need to do if this doctor doesn’t want to investigate further .
    please I beg you to reply to you and I do not know what to do. I’m scared.

  • @claytonslade2366
    @claytonslade2366 Před 2 lety +2

    Weight lifting / strenuous exercise is also a cause.

  • @1a1o
    @1a1o Před rokem

    My alt 114 and ast 41 … what to do about it ??

  • @jewelineallison8220
    @jewelineallison8220 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Will hepatitis b vaccine cause AST and ALT to be elevated?

  • @manny4486
    @manny4486 Před 9 měsíci

    can galbladder removal cause elevated enzymes?

  • @Glitteryflaps
    @Glitteryflaps Před 3 lety +8

    Recently been diagnosed with hemochromatosis and I’ve been trying so hard to educate myself but still not making sense

    • @RobinJohnson
      @RobinJohnson Před 3 lety

      It's genetic right? Your body doesn't metabolize iron so just stores it.

    • @dania4485
      @dania4485 Před 3 lety

      @@RobinJohnson it could secondary, acquired, for example in those who have been getting blood transfusions for a very long period of their life (beta thalassemia patients as an example)

  • @NightOwl_30
    @NightOwl_30 Před rokem +7

    I got my results today and my ALT is 228, my AST is 97 and my LDH is 279, uric acid is 539, and free thyroxine is 9.4. I'm actually really scared. Seeing the doctor soon.

    • @braindashboard6873
      @braindashboard6873 Před rokem +1

      what doctor said to you and how are you feeling now

    • @brianneseabloom2301
      @brianneseabloom2301 Před rokem

      What did they say? My levels are normal for ALT and AST but my ratio is sky high any ideas?

    • @dad3562
      @dad3562 Před rokem

      Any updates!? I’m the same as you!

    • @Ivannn846
      @Ivannn846 Před rokem

      Any update?

    • @cr3292
      @cr3292 Před rokem

      Alt is 74 is that good or bad

  • @rooey101donovan9
    @rooey101donovan9 Před 2 lety +3

    My Alt went from 17 to 61 in 3 months. Should i be concerned? Have had light coloured stools and dark urine also.

    • @Itsmeyourdad666
      @Itsmeyourdad666 Před 2 lety +1

      YES. Hopefully you got it checked out at this point

    • @rooey101donovan9
      @rooey101donovan9 Před 2 lety

      @@Itsmeyourdad666 Hi Helane, thank you, all my scans came back normal, but I feel unwell for some reason, head buzzing and general malaise, I tell this to the doctors and they tell me i'll just get over it.

    • @RedXTC
      @RedXTC Před rokem

      Those are also symptoms of hepatitis b infection. Best to get tested to be sure.

    • @utilpiese6324
      @utilpiese6324 Před 6 měsíci

      @@rooey101donovan9Hi! Any news ?

  • @MJ-zh5uh
    @MJ-zh5uh Před 3 lety +5

    I just got my labs done today my alt is at 206! I'm only 28 years old. I started taking hair skin nails supplements but can that cause that?

    • @teem9010
      @teem9010 Před 3 lety

      folate can help your numbers regulate. is that what youre taking?

    • @MJ-zh5uh
      @MJ-zh5uh Před 3 lety

      No I haven't but will definitely start taking some.

    • @apexg6571
      @apexg6571 Před 3 lety +1

      @@MJ-zh5uh I started taking collagen tablets and the same happened to me

    • @patrickmacaspac9797
      @patrickmacaspac9797 Před 2 lety

      That was too high

    • @MJ-zh5uh
      @MJ-zh5uh Před 2 lety +1

      I stopped taking my collagen supplements. I will be doing f/u labs. Hoping my levels went down 🤞

  • @Truered4920
    @Truered4920 Před rokem

    I have 38 ast and my doctor will do ultrasound to double check. What should I do to lower it. Thanks

    • @steadychaosproductions3376
      @steadychaosproductions3376 Před rokem

      38 is within normal ranges. Are you a tad overweight? Do you eat a lot of processed carbs and food? Go keto for 2 months, try intermittent fasting, lose 20 lbs and then retest. Your numbers will fall. I was pretty fat at 211lbs, ALT 40, AST 22; lost 34 pounds via keto and fasting, ALT went to 12, AST 16. I had a slightly fatty liver.

  • @lydiastelm9279
    @lydiastelm9279 Před 2 lety

    I wonder if too long sauna use stresses the liver? Anyone with knowledge on that? Thanks

  • @ecofriendlyhippie
    @ecofriendlyhippie Před 4 lety +16

    What does it mean if AST level is normal (30) but ALT is elevated (70)

    • @bryangomez5545
      @bryangomez5545 Před 4 lety +1

      Hey do u have any liver problem or did ur doctor told u something?

    • @just_eumoirous9202
      @just_eumoirous9202 Před 3 lety +4

      It's not possible.... Atleast there will be slight increase in AST if there is any liver disorder

    • @ecofriendlyhippie
      @ecofriendlyhippie Před 3 lety

      @@just_eumoirous9202 my doctor told me my liver levels were elevated and those were my numbers on my labs

    • @just_eumoirous9202
      @just_eumoirous9202 Před 3 lety

      @@ecofriendlyhippie friend.... Don't be scared... There won't be any problem .... Just consult a doctor and ask him or her why it is elevated... And you will be free of any doubts... It is always best to ask someone who really knows this perfectly...

    • @MannyTheDrummer88
      @MannyTheDrummer88 Před 3 lety

      I just got my results the ALT is 68 and the AST is 40 what does this mean?

  • @ripps999p
    @ripps999p Před 2 lety +6

    Long term eating disorders also lead to higher levels

  • @scillafrack2113
    @scillafrack2113 Před 3 lety +4

    You know when I went to recovery one of my counselors said that she started puking up green and peeing blood and she was trying to commit suicide and the doctors were so amazed that her liver came back they acted like it was a miracle

    • @teem9010
      @teem9010 Před 3 lety

      what did she do to try and kill herself that damaged her liver?

    • @scillafrack2113
      @scillafrack2113 Před 3 lety

      @@teem9010 livers regenerate

  • @Chinese080808
    @Chinese080808 Před 3 lety +5

    Doesn't sugar also increase ast and alt? 🤔

  • @lexxi626
    @lexxi626 Před 2 lety +1

    My AST was higher than my ALT my AST is 138 and ALT is 42 how is that? Can someone explain to me.

    • @eminthenorth4638
      @eminthenorth4638 Před rokem

      Did you get out of a toxic relationship recently? That was the reason for me

  • @JoeMama-uk7et
    @JoeMama-uk7et Před 3 lety +1

    i just turned 17 and i thought i was healthy until i got my blood test results back, and i have hypothyroidism (my pituritary gland produced much more stimulant that it should for my thyroid to function normally) my alt and ast levels are very high. i have been working out for 2 years, and have not had any symptoms of muscle fatigue or anything. i am 5'10 155 pounds and i look like a regular healthy teen, but my blood test is atrocious. what should i do? is my bad ast and alt levels due to my thyroid or is it because i eat a lot of junk? (i eat pretty unhealthy, but nothing too ridiculous) I also have pulsating tinnitus. and recently had some abdominal cramps. dont knos if they are related to my liver or whatnot. just putting that out there. someone please help. i want to live a long healthy life. thank you all

    • @sallyloader2068
      @sallyloader2068 Před 2 lety

      awe saw your post, and wanted to reply. if you are worried please go get it checked out with a doctor. Make sure they understand your concerns.

    • @SoapGirlASMR
      @SoapGirlASMR Před 2 lety

      I have graves disease which causes hyperthyroidism and my levels are high as well. From what im told thyroid dysfunction can cause elevated liver enzymes. I would suggest healthy eating though. Hope you are doing well

  • @TravelingGrandma
    @TravelingGrandma Před 2 lety

    Low values and Ehlers Danlos patients?

  • @spiderblackwidow8747
    @spiderblackwidow8747 Před 3 lety +24

    More common causes of elevated liver enzymes include: Over-the-counter pain medications, particularly acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) Certain prescription medications, including statin drugs used to control cholesterol. Drinking alcohol.

    • @SC-ew2fc
      @SC-ew2fc Před 2 lety +1

      If it is relating to medication, is it less of a cause for concern?

    • @johnkristangencianeo6363
      @johnkristangencianeo6363 Před 2 lety

      Can i lower my elevated sgpt????

    • @Nadirmnb
      @Nadirmnb Před 2 lety +1

      Mine was high during foot injury because of pain medicians, but normal after quiting pain madicines.

    • @2hurteveryoneneedshand688
      @2hurteveryoneneedshand688 Před 2 lety

      @@SC-ew2fc why u say that

  • @venusshah4476
    @venusshah4476 Před 2 lety +4

    I just did a blood test, my AST level is showing 71+ and my ALT level is 26. I just had 5 to 6 beers just 2 days before the blood test. Would it be the reason of hiked AST level, or I had also done Advanced level Abs exercise the day before the blood test?

    • @hexchad765
      @hexchad765 Před 2 lety

      I also want to know the answer to this!!

    • @Arc.143
      @Arc.143 Před 2 lety +2

      Having that many beers 2 days before would actually elevate your ALT more often. But 26 is a great #. You’re okay.

    • @loveistheway8417
      @loveistheway8417 Před rokem

      Your alt is normal to low so i would guess your higher ast is from muscle cell breakdown and not from your liver at all

  • @alanhigley9015
    @alanhigley9015 Před rokem

    My ast is72 and alt is 94 how bad is my liver

  • @joeraptor1
    @joeraptor1 Před 2 lety

    Can taking iron supplements cause a high ALT? I was diagnosed with celiac disease a few years ago. I was told to take iron supplements as my ferritin level was really low at 9. After a year on a gluten free diet, my follow up endoscopy was cancelled 3 times due to COVID. I asked to have my nutrient levels checked but the doctor said there was no need to. So, I kept taking iron supplements as I didn't know what my ferritin level was. Finally, about a month ago, I got my endoscopy and blood work. It showed that my ferritin level jumped to 323 in 2 years and my ALT rose to 116. The other liver enzyme levels were normal. My doctor hasn't followed up with me yet so I was wondering if these iron supplements were the cause? I've stopped taking iron supplements since I found out the results of my bloodwork. Thanks.

    • @alilana3045
      @alilana3045 Před rokem

      Hi there ! Did you find the answer of your question! Can you share your experience please? Thanks

    • @alilana3045
      @alilana3045 Před rokem

      Dose the iron supplements elevate liver enzymes?

    • @joeraptor1
      @joeraptor1 Před rokem

      @@alilana3045 That is what my doctor told me. He said iron supplements, too many carbs, and stress along with infections can create high liver enzymes if excessive alcohol consumption is ruled out as a cause.

    • @joeraptor1
      @joeraptor1 Před rokem

      Upon the doctor's suggestion, I've reduced my carb consumption and take very few iron supplements. I also now drink black coffee and green tea as they are supposed to cleanse your liver and bring down the ALT levels. Unfortunately, on my last blood tests, they are still high. My guess is that it's the gluten free food that's causing the elevated levels. On top of that, when I don't take iron supplements, I quickly feel tired and run down very easily.

  • @ns6074
    @ns6074 Před 2 lety

    My ast 46 and alt 122

  • @normalh2035
    @normalh2035 Před 8 měsíci

    What kind of tea’s can do damages to the liver?

  • @altairrecreate2692
    @altairrecreate2692 Před 3 lety +1

    Bloodtest just cameback...
    24yrs old Male, GGT:51, AST: 41, ALT: 95” with normal WBC count.
    height: 5.3
    weight:146 lbs
    I rarely drink nor do I take any meds.
    Anyone can enlighten me with possible explanation with my results? :/

    • @steadychaosproductions3376
      @steadychaosproductions3376 Před rokem

      @The Pope Of Sports and Entertainment The Truth yup. Sugar and processed foods will cause fatty liver - esp if one does not exercise regularly.

  • @ambergodwin9152
    @ambergodwin9152 Před 3 lety +8

    I've always had normal levels.. but i was taking a supplement for over a week .. then went to the doctor and my alt was 49
    Do you like it has to do with that supplement?

    • @COZAASYx93
      @COZAASYx93 Před 3 lety +2

      What supplement?

    • @hugozuleta6747
      @hugozuleta6747 Před 3 lety +3

      Stop taking your supplements. I have the same problem. When I stop my supplements my enzymes leves goes down. Just try.

    • @lightmoe2480
      @lightmoe2480 Před 3 lety

      I dont recommend taking advice from comments stick to your doctor

    • @supergirl1386
      @supergirl1386 Před 2 lety

      @@lightmoe2480 but its true, supplements can actually make those levels, it happened to me too. my doctor told me... supplements damages our liver too, especially if the minerals included are more than six. you can actually have liver failure just from taking too much supplements. people in the comments here are actually kind enough to share experiences. and i learned that i can get my vitamins through food alone, healthy eating.

  • @noelhall945
    @noelhall945 Před 9 měsíci

    What about ALP ?

  • @ahx101
    @ahx101 Před rokem +2

    I have an AST of 55 and an ALT of 71. I carry my weight in the middle and am probably 30 pounds over weight. I had also been on a round of two separate antibiotics prescribed by a dentist. Amoxicillan and Metroidazole and had quit taken them a week before the test. I was just kind of shocked, because this was just routine blood work and it has always been normal. I am getting a Hepatic Function Panel next week and we will see if my numbers have come down. I have watched what I have eaten for the most part the last 6 weeks and am down 10 pounds. I guess anything might help.

    • @alexjones7845
      @alexjones7845 Před 10 měsíci

      Excessive fructose (sugar) intake causes weight gain and non-alcoholic fatty liver. For some people their safe daily sugar intake can be as low 20 grams. Apparently over half of Americans have the early stages of this and it is completely reversible by reducing sugar and carb intake. ALT should then reduce in future tests. Happened to me and I wasn't even overweight. Just a diet change and ALT dropped back to normal in only a few months. AST could be temporary due to medications or from resistance training for anyone exercising.

  • @enigmatic_menace4433
    @enigmatic_menace4433 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video!
    What are the normal levels of AST and ALT?

    • @jjmedicine
      @jjmedicine  Před 4 lety +5

      Hi Patricia! Thanks for the comment! Sorry, I should have mentioned that in the video. The normal levels of AST and ALT are usually less than 30-40 IU/L. Hope that helps :)

    • @enigmatic_menace4433
      @enigmatic_menace4433 Před 4 lety

      @@jjmedicine Thank you so much 😊

    • @uchsreymom
      @uchsreymom Před 4 lety

      Mine AST 41 ALT 72
      What happened to me

    • @karimaogden3875
      @karimaogden3875 Před 4 lety +1

      @@jjmedicine my Hepatologist said ALT should be under 19 for females and 30 for males.

    • @user-ct2ch5zb6p
      @user-ct2ch5zb6p Před 3 lety

      @@karimaogden3875 my doctor said Alt between 30 and 50 for both males and females..

  • @andreainzaghi7373
    @andreainzaghi7373 Před 2 lety

    let me add VITAMIN A excessive; correct me if I am wrong

  • @lorie9313
    @lorie9313 Před 2 lety

    Herbal teas cause this?

  • @vumfyi3749
    @vumfyi3749 Před 2 lety +1

    alt is a key in computers

  • @javeediqbal5538
    @javeediqbal5538 Před 2 lety

    Hi I am 29 years old
    My ALT is 92 and AST is 57 .is any dangerous?.what I do to take it in normal level.

    • @supergirl1386
      @supergirl1386 Před 2 lety +2

      those are high. i suggest you go to a doctor, hepatologist or something.. stop any supplements if u are taking them, they also damage our liver.

    • @utilpiese6324
      @utilpiese6324 Před 6 měsíci

      Hi! Any news ??

  • @gypsyaspen1297
    @gypsyaspen1297 Před rokem

    Herbal teas😯 what about T's that is supposed to cleanse the liver?

  • @nakamimachinedrum8021
    @nakamimachinedrum8021 Před 3 lety +4

    I’m 22 male. AST is 125 and ALT is 40. I don’t drink or take Tylenol or anything like that. Very nervous about what could be causing this. NP in my family thinks it’s an error and my PCP thinks it’s from food poisoning from 3 weeks ago. 😣

    • @savinkunwar3665
      @savinkunwar3665 Před 3 lety +1

      how is your alt now

    • @tbaby5650
      @tbaby5650 Před 2 lety +1

      @@muchasalud2011 how do u do ur own labs

    • @gokussj9080
      @gokussj9080 Před 2 lety +1

      @@savinkunwar3665 I have kind of the same but ALT at 115 and AST at 52. My ldl level is 172 but triglyceride is 78. I'm 25

    • @imanollaynez2950
      @imanollaynez2950 Před 2 lety

      @@gokussj9080 how are you doing now?

    • @gokussj9080
      @gokussj9080 Před 2 lety

      @@imanollaynez2950 Haven't checked now. I'm a bit overweight tho. Taking protein supplements and working out before the tests seem to elevate enzyme levels

  • @flag_bearertruth6257
    @flag_bearertruth6257 Před 3 lety +4

    i heard my dad alt is 152, it seems too high, what could be possible effective suggestion? thanks anyone

  • @KiddKonspiracy
    @KiddKonspiracy Před 9 měsíci

    i can tell my liver enzymes are elevated again , last time i was in rehab for iv meth and fentanyl addiction they took me to the er for med clearance and i was told the reason why i noticed a distinct bile like smell coming from my pores and pee due to my liver enzymes and that it could very well be hepatitis c, considering i reuse needles and have shared with my significant other.. i am scared

  • @Ad-gn8fn
    @Ad-gn8fn Před 2 lety +1

    But what does it mean when ALT levels are soo low?
    Im 19 and my ALT is like 7 or 8 ;-;

    • @MUST-TRT
      @MUST-TRT Před 2 lety

      You need to find some more unhealthy habits. 😉It means you're golden. Be happy.

    • @Ad-gn8fn
      @Ad-gn8fn Před 2 lety

      @@MUST-TRT lol i hope so
      Ty!

  • @shivavino2567
    @shivavino2567 Před 3 lety

    Sir ggt-49. Ast-177. Alt-25 any problem sir

  • @maheshk4315
    @maheshk4315 Před rokem

    Is 64 alt Alanine Aminotransferas reduce the sperm parameters.

  • @iwuvjames10
    @iwuvjames10 Před rokem

    Don't forget to mention alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

  • @Angelgirl7183
    @Angelgirl7183 Před 2 lety +1

    I was told both ast and alt are high and Dr says I have liver damage says it's from fatty liver but says to lose weight

  • @whitesummer40
    @whitesummer40 Před 2 lety +1

    Im 17y.o Alt is 191 and Ast 56.I dont drink my height 5'8 my weight is normal 62 How its possibile

    • @JAY-vy6vr
      @JAY-vy6vr Před 2 lety

      I've got 176 and I'm 18 bro..... Shits making me panic

    • @JohnK-117
      @JohnK-117 Před 2 lety

      Guys I'm the same, I'm 19, my ALT is 138 but I am a bit chubby I'm 1.77m tall and weight is 92 but still it also makes me panic a whole lot 😓😓

    • @braindashboard6873
      @braindashboard6873 Před rokem

      what doctor said about the reports and how are your levels now

  • @Danaman117
    @Danaman117 Před 8 měsíci

    Is beer ethanol?

  • @brndn2208
    @brndn2208 Před 4 lety

    I have a ALT of 99 and a AST of 49 age 35

  • @wajiasadi9427
    @wajiasadi9427 Před rokem +2

    My Alt is 218 and Ast is 180. Someone tell me about it?

  • @darhadi786
    @darhadi786 Před rokem

    My liver Enzaymes is 735 what should i do 🙏

  • @AntiMasonic93
    @AntiMasonic93 Před rokem +3

    My doctor told me my liver enzymes levels were 500. I feel perfectly fine though. This is weird!

  • @RobinJohnson
    @RobinJohnson Před 3 lety

    what can someone expect with a GGT level of 130?

    • @wheelbarrow2779
      @wheelbarrow2779 Před 3 lety

      High but not massively

    • @RobinJohnson
      @RobinJohnson Před 3 lety +2

      @@wheelbarrow2779 turns out im actually at 161. Ive just had ultrasounds turns out it is most likely very early fatty liver or over storage of iron in a gas form. Seems like im going to be ok and its reversible

    • @wheelbarrow2779
      @wheelbarrow2779 Před 3 lety

      @@RobinJohnson i had an ultrasound also got fatty liver. Mine was 205 down to 126 atm. I need to stop drinking very soon

    • @RobinJohnson
      @RobinJohnson Před 3 lety +1

      @@wheelbarrow2779 I dont really drink at all. Yes you should stop drinking! I tried alcohol free beer last night heiniken zero. Was delisious.

    • @bravepills
      @bravepills Před 2 lety

      @@RobinJohnson heineken 0.0 is indeed the best alcohol free beer in my opinion, almost a placebo. I scored 71 ALT, doc not worried, but I will lower it by having 3 days off, (I hope)

  • @rameshpanthangi6817
    @rameshpanthangi6817 Před 3 lety +2

    Your explanation is amazing. Thank you very much.
    I am 38 years old and my weight is 74kg. My ALT is 41.3 and AST is 36.6. Is there any problem? Thank you.

  • @mikewright534
    @mikewright534 Před rokem +1

    Less than a month ago my ast was 760 and ALT was 1,629. Negative for hepatitis, hemochromatosis, and ultrasound and ct scan looked good. My Ast is now 142 and alt 370. Still don't know what is going on or what happened? Im 40, good shape, eat fairly healthy, don't Anyone have a hypothesis?

    • @babalsheek79
      @babalsheek79 Před rokem

      any update.?

    • @mikewright534
      @mikewright534 Před rokem

      @@babalsheek79 Yeah I feel normal again. Went to gi doctor and he said I had hepatitis even though I tested negative initially. He said I still could have had it despite testing negative. Anyway I go back to see him in August for a follow up. He had me do a lot of bloodwork to test for various things so we will go over that. All the gi drs in my area had a one year wait time to get an appointment so I ended going out of town and got bloodwork at a different hospital and never saw the results of my bloodwork. But he said it was probably hepatitis and then it was something my body would probably get rid of on its own. And it already had, by the time I saw him I was feeling normal again. Took around 6 weeks total to feel normal again. No idea how I got it

    • @AR-fx1uy
      @AR-fx1uy Před rokem

      About a month ago my alt was 1694 and my ast was 1047. I felt fine. It was found on routine labs. I was admitted to hospital had a bunch of tests everything negative including ultrasound and biopsy Highest my alt got to was 2028. 2 weeks ago alt was down to 1166 and ast 604. During that time my bilirubin hit 11.8 - yes I was yellow. I constantly feel like I have the flu, no appetite, very tired I cry a lot. Tomorrow another round of labs. Will I ever feel better?

    • @mikewright534
      @mikewright534 Před rokem

      @@AR-fx1uy I hope you feel better soon. Atleast it seems like your numbers are going in the right direction. You have had similar symptoms that I had. It really messed my appetite up. I drink coffee everyday and I had to stop drinking because I just couldn't do it. I'd eat too much for lunch and then couldn't eat anything for dinner. I ended up eating a lot of small snacks and it seemed to help. Bananas, pretzels, apples. Also felt better if I was standing up, walking around after I ate . It was awful, and you start thinking and I'm ever gonna just feel normal again. How long am I going to feel like this and will it ever going away. But I got better, it just took a while. Good luck to you, hope you feel better

    • @AR-fx1uy
      @AR-fx1uy Před rokem

      @@mikewright534 thank you because right now I don’t feel like I’ll ever get better. It’s been a little over a month now. I could only tolerate fruit. The thought of veggies is disgusting to me although tonight I will try a salad since my son is making it. I’ve lost 10 lbs this past month. My husband makes me walk around the block every day but I’m so weak. Dr told me to get ensure clear so I could get my nutrients. That stuff is gross, too sweet but I do feel better if I can drink it. Did you have a nasty taste in your mouth or a white tongue? Just curious. Thanks

  • @armandocenteno42
    @armandocenteno42 Před 2 lety

    Por favor en español