Liver disease is becoming more common, in particular fatty liver disease. It affects up to 1 in 3 Australian adults. A common test – ALT or alanine transaminase – is used as a measure of liver health.

Walnuts stand out for their high content of alpha-lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant that has been shown in studies to improve liver function markers and reduce inflammation. They also contain ...

has demonstrated potential in reducing liver fat and improving liver function markers. Similarly, there are other oils too that can help avoid fatty liver diseases when consumed right and in the ...

The Liver Function Test from Verisana measures three markers: ALT, AST, and total bilirubin (TBILI). Verisana states that you’ll have to collect a dried blood sample and then send it to their lab.

5. Liver biopsy: A liver biopsy may be suggested when a person’s liver function markers (AST, ALT, APT etc) deviate from the normal range for a long period of time. Note that none of the tests ...

Discover a study that offers new insight into the link between frailty and steatotic liver disease in older adults.

A pioneering research study published today in Cell Metabolism details how the hormone FGF21 (fibroblast growth factor 21) can reverse the effects of fatty liver disease in mice. The hormone works ...

Oral dual-targeted ABCB4/BSEP positive functional modulator (PFM) improved cholestatic and cholangitis markers in orthogonal ...