Liver Enzymes and Powerlifting

Medical Q&A [Moderated]
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Hi guys,

Firstly just to say, i’ve found your content on Alans channel a absolute goldmine so thanks for that.

My main question is what is your understanding of elevated liver enzymes being connected to exercise?

Mine are slightly elevated after two separate tests. Well, just ALT actually (56 - doc suggested cutting out creatine then a month later 77).

My GP didnt have any clue on the matter but i have seen some evidence of a connection online.

I would really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks,

Shaun. Lifetime drug free. Age 34, 95kg, 5ft6, 600kg total, lifting properly for 2 years. Creatine and Whey. No other health issues.

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“Liver enzymes” such as AST (and less commonly ALT) can be elevated by exercise, as well as a number of other things. How soon after your last training session did you get the blood drawn?

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Thanks for the reply. Both times were a day after exercise. I do train with ‘proper’ volume for an intermediate powerlifter too so by exercise it isnt just a few curls and a walk on a treadmill!