Liver
11 markers in this category
ALP (Alkaline Phosphatase)
ALP reflects bone turnover and liver function, both relevant for athletes. Elevated bone ALP may indicate increased bone remodelling from training stress.
ALT (Alanine Aminotransferase)
ALT is a liver enzyme that athletes should monitor regularly. Intense training, high-protein diets, and performance supplements can all influence liver enzyme levels, making ALT an important marker for athletic health management.
AST (Aspartate Aminotransferase)
AST is an enzyme found in muscles and the liver, making it particularly relevant for athletes. Intense training, resistance exercise, and performance supplements can all raise AST levels, so regular monitoring helps distinguish training-related elevations from potential health concerns.
Albumin
Albumin indicates liver health and protein balance, both essential for athletic recovery and performance. Low albumin can affect training capacity and recovery.
Amylase
Amylase supports carbohydrate digestion, which is essential for athletic fuelling. Monitoring pancreatic enzymes helps ensure optimal nutrient absorption for performance.
Bilirubin (Direct)
Direct bilirubin reflects liver processing efficiency, which is important for athletes managing high-protein diets, supplements, and intense training loads. Monitoring helps ensure your liver is effectively supporting recovery and nutrient metabolism.
Bilirubin (Total)
Total bilirubin reflects liver health, which is critical for athletes processing high training loads, performance supplements, and protein-rich diets. Monitoring helps ensure your liver is effectively supporting recovery and metabolic demands.
GGT (Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase)
GGT is a sensitive liver enzyme that athletes should monitor, particularly when using performance supplements or following intensive training programmes. Certain supplements and high training loads can influence GGT levels, making it an important marker for liver health in active individuals.
LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase)
LDH is a tissue damage marker that athletes should monitor carefully. Intense training causes temporary LDH elevations due to muscle breakdown, making it important to distinguish training-related changes from other causes for optimal recovery management.
Lipase
Lipase is essential for fat digestion and energy metabolism, making it relevant for athletes who rely on efficient nutrient absorption. Monitoring lipase helps ensure the pancreas is functioning optimally to support high-fat recovery meals and performance nutrition.
Liver Function Test (LFT)
A liver function test is essential for athletes who place high demands on their body. Intense training, high-protein diets, and performance supplements are all processed by the liver, making regular comprehensive screening important for sustainable athletic performance.