What are normal liver enzyme numbers?
My father had a check-up, and they mentioned his liver enzyme numbers. I was wondering what are considered normal ranges for these, just to understand his report better.
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7 months ago
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Generally, SGPT and SGOT should both be under 40. My mom had slightly elevated levels last month due to some heavy fried food, but it came back down with a simpler diet. It's very common, so just eat light and check with your doctor.
6 months ago
My family suggested some herbs when my SGPT came out at 55, but I preferred consulting our family doctor. He explained that anything under 40-45 is normal. I suggest you trust your physician's advice on this rather than home remedies.
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8 months ago
The reference range is usually 7-56 U/L for ALT and 8-45 U/L for AST. I track my yearly blood reports on my fitness app to monitor trends over time. If you see consistent upward trends, it's time to log a doctor visit.
8 months ago
Normal levels for ALT and AST are usually below 40 U/L. If they are slightly high, just cut down on oily street food and bakery items for a few weeks. Doing simple home cooking solves most of these issues.
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5 months ago
Ideally, SGPT should be below 40, but my food-loving liver sometimes begs to differ! If you love biryanis like me, those numbers might tease you. Just do a quick checkup so you know how much you need to cut back.