Liver
12 markers in this category
ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)
Your alkaline phosphatase tells you how hard your bones are being built and how well bile is draining from your liver, and in an athlete the number says nothing about muscle damage.
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
ALT is a measure of damage to liver cells.
AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
Your AST value tells you how many cells in your body have broken down over the past few days, and in anyone who trains seriously those are often muscle cells rather than liver cells.
Albumin
Albumin indicates liver health and protein balance, both essential for physical recovery and performance. Low albumin can affect training capacity and recovery.
Amylase
According to the NVKC, amylase helps digest sugars from food; it is an enzyme, a protein that accelerates a chemical conversion in the body.
Bilirubin (Direct)
Direct bilirubin reflects liver processing efficiency, which is important for active individuals managing high-protein diets, supplements, and intense training loads.
Bilirubin (Indirect)
Indirect bilirubin is the part of your bilirubin that your liver has not yet processed.
Bilirubin (Total)
Total bilirubin reflects liver health, which is critical for active individuals processing high training loads, performance supplements, and protein-rich diets.
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)
GGT is a sensitive liver enzyme that active individuals should monitor, particularly when using performance supplements or following intensive training programmes.
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
LDH, or lactate dehydrogenase, helps muscle cells, red blood cells and most other tissues convert lactate; it is an enzyme, a protein that speeds up such a conversion.
Lipase
Lipase is essential for fat digestion and energy metabolism, making it relevant for active individuals who rely on efficient nutrient absorption.
Liver Function Test (LFT)
A liver function test is essential for active individuals who place high demands on their body.