Causes and harms of low alanine aminotransferase

Alanine aminotransferase is an important indicator of liver function.

What is alanine aminotransferase

Alanine aminotransferase is an enzyme that is involved in the metabolism of proteins in the body and can accelerate the conversion of protein amino acids. This enzyme is found in various tissues, organs, muscles, bones of our human body, and is most abundant in the cytoplasm of liver cells. The normal amount of ALT in serum varies between men and women, generally from 9 to 51 U/L in men and 8 to 41 U/L in women.

Causes of low alanine aminotransferase:

1. Dietary intake of protein foods is relatively small.

2. Severe viral hepatitis.

3. There is an error in the detection instrument.

What are the dangers of low alanine aminotransferase?

Elevated alanine aminotransferase is more significant, while decreasing does not reflect specific pathologies. Patients should pay attention to regular liver function tests to avoid liver problems. It is recommended to avoid staying up late, exertion, smoking, drinking and spicy foods, and regularly review the indicators of transaminases.

What to do if alanine aminotransferase is low

If alanine aminotransferase is found to be low during the examination, you can ask your doctor to retest and check for other liver diseases under the guidance of your doctor. You can also eat more foods rich in high-quality protein, such as soybeans, mung beans, milk, goat milk, eggs, chicken breast, pork loin, fish, etc.

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