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Individuals with diets low in protein or having eating disorders or malnutrition may suffer from the results of aspartic acid deficiency like extreme fatigue or depression. Meat and Poultry. Chicken, turkey, beef, and pork are rich in aspartic acid.
An AST test and an SGOT test are the same test. This article discusses what constitutes low and high AST (SGOT) values, what causes high AST levels and when they’re concerning, and what to do about low or high AST levels.
Low AST. Low AST levels are usually what your doctor wants to see in your test. However, high AST levels are a sign of concern. But there are cases when low AST levels can be caused...
A close look at the AST, or SGOT, blood test, which is one part of a liver profile. We examine what the results mean and why the test is performed.
Is a low level of AST good? Low AST levels are generally not considered bad (unless you have liver cirrhosis). The good thing about low AST levels is that you don’t have liver inflammation (elevated AST and ALT). Some linked low AST levels to vitamin B6 deficiency.
If you've recently received the results of your blood test and noticed that your AST (aspartate aminotransferase) level is low, you may be wondering what it means and if it's a cause for concern. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for low AST levels. What is AST?
An AST blood test measures the amount of aspartate transferase in your blood. In most cases, your healthcare provider uses an AST blood test to help assess the health of your liver, but it can provide insight into other health conditions as well.
Aspartate transaminase (AST). AST is an enzyme that helps the body break down amino acids. Like ALT, AST is usually present in blood at low levels. An increase in AST levels may mean liver damage, liver disease or muscle damage. This test is sometimes referred to as SGOT.
An SGOT test (or AST test) evaluates how much of the liver enzyme is in the blood. Why it’s used. A SGOT test may be used to help your doctor diagnose liver damage or liver disease. When...
Low levels of AST are normally found in the blood. When body tissue or an organ such as the heart or liver is diseased or damaged, additional AST is released into the bloodstream. The amount of AST in the blood is directly related to the extent and timing of the tissue damage.