High ALT or AST but You Don’t Drink? What Elevated Liver Enzymes Mean After 40(Part 6)
Blood Test Decoder for Women Over 40 · Part 6 Your ALT or AST is high, but you rarely drink alcohol. Here is why fatty liver without alcohol, insulin resistance, medications, supplements, and metabolic stress may be part of the story. Medical Disclaimer: This article is educational only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always review ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, bilirubin, hepatitis testing, imaging, medications, supplements, alcohol intake, symptoms, and liver-risk decisions with your PCP, gastroenterologist, hepatologist, or qualified healthcare professional. High ALT or AST can feel alarming, especially when you do not drink much alcohol. The next step is understanding the pattern, not guessing. Coming from Part 5? If your cholesterol, triglycerides, or A1C are also changing, elevated liver enzymes may fit into a bigger metabolic-health pattern worth discussing with your PCP. Part 4: High Cholesterol After 40? Why Your Doctor Isn’t Panicking Yet...
