What Causes High ALT Levels?

Posted on Fri, 10 Oct 2014

Question: Hi my ALT is 63 U/L in comparision to (5-41 range), while gamma GT is 113 in comparision to (8-61 range). I am a non alcoholic and non smoker. age 30. Can intake of omega 3 fatty acid reduce these levels. what should be the dosage level in case

i would like inform you that i have blood pressure where i am taking telmisartan and amplodipine since last three years

Answered by Dr. Shanthi E (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
both the values are insignificant

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,

Dr. Shanthi here. I have read your query.

Let me tell you this in the first place - ALT is clinically significant only when it runs in hundreds i.e. above 300 U/L. So, your value at 63 is normal. You need not do anything about this. No medicines are required too.

Secondly, your Gamma GT at 113 is also not very high. It indicates a form of acute stress on the liver. It can be due to high fatty food intake. So, please do not worry about this as well.

I would not suggest you to take omega 3 fatty acids. Instead, take a healthy diet which is low in fat, more of fruits and vegetables.

Please continue your blood pressure medications.

Please relax, you are in good health. Nothing to be worried about.

Take care and wish you good health.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar