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Amylase
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July 3, 2023Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is an enzyme found in the liver and in cardiac and skeletal muscle. The aspartate aminotransferase (AST) test is a blood test that checks for liver damage
High level:
– Liver disease
– Hepatitis
Low level:
– Vitamin B6 deficiency
– Kidney disease
– Liver disease
What you should do:
If high levels, refrain from any medication that interferes with damaging the liver leading to high AST levels. Low AST levels are expected and normal – they are just uncommon in the general population. Severely low levels must refrain from drinking alcohol.
Consult your Doctor.
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