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Liver AST Level High. Taking Protein, Lipitor, Vitamins And Propranolol For Migraine. Remedy?

I am a 50 year old white male, who has received an elevated liver test result of: ALT - 88 and AST - 65. My doctor recommended I retake the test, the results were: ALT - 51 and AST - 67. I do not drink alcohol -- I stopped 14 months ago. I lift weights almost every day. Would the elevated AST be a result of exercising? I do ingest approximately 100 grams of protean each day as a part of my workout program. I take Lipitor, vitamins, and propranonol for migraine headaches.

Thanks,

Jeff
posted on Wed, 12 Jun 2013
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Hello Jeff,

Thanks for posting on HCM,

Well they are various causes of elevated liver enzymes (transaminases) which could be infection, drug, autoimmune related conditions. Stress factors are not known to elevate liver enzymes but dietary changes can affect. If you are not presenting with any signs of infection probably hepatitis or others then it will be wise to look at your medications. Lipitor is known to increase liver enzymes (adverse effects). You may indicate this to your doctor, who will probably ask you to stop using lipitor for a while so as to see if your LFT normalizes. If it does not, then lipitor is not the culprit. Your doctor will have to also do tests for viral hepatitis and do other liver enzymes such as alkaline phosphatase.

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Liver AST Level High. Taking Protein, Lipitor, Vitamins And Propranolol For Migraine. Remedy?

Hello Jeff, Thanks for posting on HCM, Well they are various causes of elevated liver enzymes (transaminases) which could be infection, drug, autoimmune related conditions. Stress factors are not known to elevate liver enzymes but dietary changes can affect. If you are not presenting with any signs of infection probably hepatitis or others then it will be wise to look at your medications. Lipitor is known to increase liver enzymes (adverse effects). You may indicate this to your doctor, who will probably ask you to stop using lipitor for a while so as to see if your LFT normalizes. If it does not, then lipitor is not the culprit. Your doctor will have to also do tests for viral hepatitis and do other liver enzymes such as alkaline phosphatase. Hope this helps and wish you the best