What should i do if my liver enzymes are elevated?

If your liver enzymes are elevated, review the results with a healthcare provider and consider what might be contributing. Intense exercise can temporarily raise ALT and other liver enzymes, but the result still needs to be interpreted in your situation. 1

1. Reduce alcohol and avoid unnecessary medications or toxic substances. Alcohol can contribute to liver fat, and some medications can be associated with elevated liver enzymes; discuss any medication changes with your provider rather than stopping prescriptions on your own. 2 3
2. Eat a balanced diet and minimize processed foods and sugars. 2
3. Follow up with blood tests as advised by your healthcare provider to monitor enzyme levels and assess any changes after interventions. The discussion describes ALT as a liver-test measurement, but does not lay out a specific retesting schedule. 4