Anjali Bose Anjali Bose Asked 5 months ago

What are liver enzymes?

My aunt's blood report showed elevated liver enzymes and the doctor seemed concerned. Can someone explain what liver enzymes are and why they are important?

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Shilpa Kulkarni Shilpa Kulkarni Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Liver enzymes are proteins like SGOT and SGPT that help the liver perform its daily chemical tasks. Since I have thyroid issues, my doctor always checks these during my regular blood tests because metabolic health is all connected. Make sure you get regular checkups to monitor them.

Naveen Shah Naveen Shah Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

These are basically special proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the liver, like processing nutrients and filtering waste. I try to keep my diet clean with fresh green vegetables and home-cooked meals to keep these enzymes at normal levels. Avoid too much fried food as it puts extra pressure on the liver.

Rohan Mehra Rohan Mehra Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

They are proteins that help your liver break down food and clear toxins from your body. Elevated levels on a test usually mean some sort of irritation or damage in the liver. Don't self-diagnose, just show the report to a good doctor and they will guide you.

Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

My son had elevated liver enzymes after a viral fever last year. They are just proteins that leak into the blood when the liver is slightly stressed or fighting an infection. Don't worry, with proper rest and the doctor's guidance, his levels came back to normal in a few weeks.

Lata Mangeshkar Lata Mangeshkar Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

They are proteins that help the liver do its job of cleansing our body. When my enzymes were slightly high, I tried having amla juice in the morning, which helped me feel better. But remember, home remedies are only to support, you must consult your doctor first.

Deepak Verma Deepak Verma Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I agree with the others. They are essentially proteins that help the liver function, and a simple LFT blood test is the best way to check their levels.

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Dinanath Pathak Dinanath Pathak Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Beta, these enzymes are biological catalysts in the liver that help digest what we eat. When we eat too much heavy, processed food, these levels can get disturbed. Along with your doctor's medicine, drinking warm water and eating light meals like khichdi helps soothe the system.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

These are enzymes like ALT and AST that help break down proteins and energy in the body. If you are lifting heavy or taking supplements, sometimes these levels can fluctuate slightly on a test. Focus on a balanced diet, stay hydrated, and let your doctor take a look.

Preeti Rao Preeti Rao Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

They are the little chemical helpers in your liver that keep your digestion on track! 🌟 When the liver is happy, these enzymes stay inside, but if there's minor stress, they leak into the blood. Just get an LFT done to see how they are doing!

Aayush Sharma Aayush Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Basically, they are proteins in the liver that handle all the chemical work like digesting food and clearing out toxins. If you stay up late eating junk, they can sometimes fluctuate. Best is to get a blood test done if you feel something is off.

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