Hi all, l got some liver tests last june that showed up some elevated levels, GGT-99 ALT- 57, didn't think much of it, then got bloods done again Jan of this year, GGT- 91 but ALT- 38. Everything else was fine in the bloodwork apart from.low iron and B12, and chlosterol was a bit high, was recommended to not drink and take supplements which l did. 9 weeks later I've had no alcohol, taken iron, b12, magnesium, vit c, lysine, B complex, cut out fast food and tried to eat better. Got bloods yesterday, iron and b12 are better but still getting there, folate is down tho? Chlosterol is better, GGT- 63 but ALT- 66.Everything else is good. CRP is 5.4.
I feel dissapointed l was expecting great results. I dont understand why my ALT has risen? But glad GGT is going down. I was extremely anxious getting my bloods done so dont know if that has anything to do with it?
I am a little overweight l need to lose 6kgs so have just joined the gym but my biggest nemesis is sugar, esp chocolate. I dont have heaps but l love it! Any tips or advice for me?
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ALT can go up and down all the time, even when you have a slight cold. Well done on cutting out drinking and not eating fatty food, this will really help, and I'm sure when you have another check up the results will be even better. Your GP should be monitoring you. As regards other levels, I was found deficient in a lot, so have some prescribed vitamins and some that GP suggested I take. As regards weight, I found just good old calorie counting worked best for me. I've lost 10kg so far and still some more to lose. I have joint issues so cannot exercise so it's really difficult.
Thankyou, your reply has made me feel a whole lot better. My GP said to get re tested in 3 months so im sure it will be a whole lot better by then. I have joint, muscle soreness etc so l know a little of what you're talking about, exercise is meant to make everything better but hard to do with joint issues. Frustrating! Good on you tho 10kgs is incredible!
Oh I have loads because I have bile acid malabsorption so I don't absorb vitamins properly, so I was deficient in B12, C, D3, K2, Potassium, Iron, Folate, Omacor (which is omega), and I take biotin and collagen too. I'm also on binder medication for bowels, BP meds, statins, and diabetes meds - honestly I rattle as I take over 30 tablets a day 😆
Thankyou! I dont think l could fast lol and proten shakes upset my tummy even the dairy free ones but thanks for the suggestions l like the idea of the body composite machine.
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I RECENTLY HAD SOME BLOOD WORK DONE AND BOTH MY ALT & AST WERE GREAT BUT MY GGT WAS105 WHAT COULD THIS MEAN AND SHOULD I BE WORRIED
Stopped drinking 3months and now liver enzymes rising. 
Can someone explain what these figures mean and what they should be as normal?
ALT elevation, Liver question 
