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Can ALT Values Be Lowered Just By Altering Diet Habits?

Hi,
I've done liver function tests a couple of times in the last 2 weeks. I've higher values of ALT (Liver Function Test). Value varying between 65 and 85. Can these values be brought to normal just be improving my diet?
I'm 31, Male, smokes 5-8 cigrattes a day. I'll be grateful for your advice. Thanks
Tue, 20 Oct 2015
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Hi welcome to HMC. thank you for posting your query. yes, ALT levels can be brought down by lifestyle changes and regular physical activity. ALT is the most sensitive indicator of liver cell injury. elevated ALT levels occur in fatty liver, hepatitis, liver cancer,cirrhosis.liver problems can also cause kidney problems, heart problems, strokes.
i advise you to avoid alcohol completely and quit from smoking, have a healthy and balanced diet. avoid fatty foods. go for regular increased physical activities, if you have diabetes keep the blood sugar levels under control. go regular check ups from your doctor.
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Can ALT Values Be Lowered Just By Altering Diet Habits?

Hi welcome to HMC. thank you for posting your query. yes, ALT levels can be brought down by lifestyle changes and regular physical activity. ALT is the most sensitive indicator of liver cell injury. elevated ALT levels occur in fatty liver, hepatitis, liver cancer,cirrhosis.liver problems can also cause kidney problems, heart problems, strokes. i advise you to avoid alcohol completely and quit from smoking, have a healthy and balanced diet. avoid fatty foods. go for regular increased physical activities, if you have diabetes keep the blood sugar levels under control. go regular check ups from your doctor.