What can cause liver ALT to be high?

What can cause liver ALT to be high?

Several things can cause high ALT levels, including:

• nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• over-the-counter pain medications, especially acetaminophen.
• prescription medications used to control cholesterol.
• alcohol consumption.
• obesity.
• hepatitis A, B, or C.
• heart failure.

What ALT level is too high?

Typically the range for normal AST is reported between 10 to 40 units per liter and ALT between 7 to 56 units per liter. Mild elevations are generally considered to be 2-3 times higher than the normal range. In some conditions, these enzymes can be severely elevated, in the 1000s range.

What should I do if my ALT is high?

Natural ways to lower ALT levels

1. Drinking coffee. Drinking coffee can help to lower ALT levels.
2. Exercising regularly.
3. Losing excess weight.
4. Increasing folic acid intake.
5. Making dietary changes.
6. Reducing high cholesterol.
7. Taking care with medications or supplements.
8. Avoiding alcohol, smoking, and environmental toxins.

What is a high ALT for a woman?

Normal results According to the American College of Gastroenterology, the normal value for ALT in blood for people without risk factors for liver disease ranges from 29 to 33 international units per liter (IU/L) for males and 19 to 25 IU/L for females.

Should I be concerned if my ALT is high?

High levels of ALT may indicate liver damage from hepatitis, infection, cirrhosis, liver cancer, or other liver diseases. Other factors, including medicines, can affect your results. Be sure to tell your health care provider about all the prescription and over-the counter medicines you are taking.

Is ALT 100 need for concern?

An ALT test result of >100 IU/l is a clear indicator of serious liver disease, but a mildly elevated ALT result (30–100 IU/l) is often ascribed to the use of medication (for example statins) or alcohol, obesity, or, for lower ALT levels (<50 IU/l), considered as part of the normal distribution of test results.