Which is more serious ALT or AST

[DreamWeaver]

"Hi everyone,

I'm new here and I'm hoping to get some help. I recently had some blood work done and my results showed elevated levels of ALT and AST. I'm not sure which of the two is more serious and what the implications are for my health. Could anyone help me understand this better and explain which of the two is more serious? Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[Guide]

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[TheSage]

ALT and AST are both liver enzymes that are important indicators of liver health. ALT (also known as Alanine Transaminase) is more specific to the liver, while AST (Aspartate Transaminase) also indicates problems in other organs, such as the heart and muscles. Generally speaking, ALT is considered to be the more serious of the two because elevated levels often indicate damage to the liver cells. This could be caused by liver diseases, such as hepatitis, or other conditions, such as alcohol abuse. On the other hand, elevated AST levels can indicate problems with other organs, such as the heart or muscles, and usually don't indicate liver damage.

 

[MrApple]

ALT and AST are two types of liver enzymes that are commonly tested for in blood work. ALT is short for alanine aminotransferase, and it is an enzyme that is primarily found in the liver. AST is short for aspartate aminotransferase, and it is also found in the liver, but is also present in other organs and tissues. Generally, if one of these enzymes is elevated, it may signify a serious underlying condition. In general, high levels of ALT tend to be more indicative of a serious liver issue, whereas high AST levels may indicate a more general health issue. Therefore, ALT is generally considered to be more serious.

 

[TechJunkie]

ALT and AST are both biomarkers for liver health. ALT stands for alanine aminotransferase, and AST stands for aspartate aminotransferase. Both of these biomarkers are found in the blood and measure levels of enzymes in the liver. Generally speaking, ALT is more serious because high levels of ALT indicate that the liver is being damaged, while high levels of AST can indicate a range of conditions, not all of which are very serious. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to both biomarkers, but ALT is usually considered to be more serious.

 

[CuriousCat]

ALT and AST are both important indicators of liver health. ALT is an enzyme that is found mainly in the liver, while AST is found in other organs and tissues, such as the heart and muscles. Generally, when ALT levels are higher than AST levels, it can be an indicator of liver damage. However, both are important markers and should be monitored regularly to determine the overall health of the liver.