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Is AST Level Of 47 A Cause For Concern?
Question: My AST level was 47 on recent blood test, that was stated as mildly elevated , all other liver tests were normal. Can this increase be attributed to exercise?
Not related to exercise. But its not significant
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My ast levels were 47 up from a year ago(36). I drink alcohol moderatley sometimes a little more. All other luver tests were normal. I have been doing crossfit regularly and not sure this strenuous exercise could cause this increase. I also was taking CoQ10 400 mg for twent days leading up to test
Brief Answer:
raised AST is probably due to alcohol intake.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Thanks for the follow-up question.
Elevation in AST is most probably due to alcohol.
Raised AST/ALT ratio is quite specific for alcohol induced liver disease.
I would suggest you to cut down your alcohol intake (better quit).
In my opinion, CoQ10 and exercises are not the cause for raised AST in your case.
Take low-protein and high-carbohydrate diet.
Take multivitamin supplements (B-complex vitamins).
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Take care.
raised AST is probably due to alcohol intake.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Thanks for the follow-up question.
Elevation in AST is most probably due to alcohol.
Raised AST/ALT ratio is quite specific for alcohol induced liver disease.
I would suggest you to cut down your alcohol intake (better quit).
In my opinion, CoQ10 and exercises are not the cause for raised AST in your case.
Take low-protein and high-carbohydrate diet.
Take multivitamin supplements (B-complex vitamins).
Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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