Liver enzymes (SGOT)

[Pimp C]

Just got off the phone with my nurse. I had blood work done on Friday and everything was normal except for my SGOT liver values. They were 57, my doctor acted like that is not bad at all (I'm 21) He doesnt know I'm on a cycle but I was ending my 3rd week at the time the test was done. Does anyone know what the normal range is for SGOT? Thanks in advance!!

 

[21inch_arms]

SGPT is fairly specific to the liver, whereas SGOT is found in other organs like muscles. Therefore, it is important to note that elevated SGOT can sometimes be seen after a good workout, when the muscles have been releasing and transferring bio-chemicals. So your SGOT can be elevated just because of intense muscular activity.

But the most important consideration here that we should underline is that the relative "liver toxicity" of anabolic steroids that are injectable and oil-based is generally not a major consideration, because these compounds are basically metabolized the same as the natural testosterone that is already in the body. However, we may see liver enzyme increases just because the liver is working to remove these steroids, the same as it does any other foreign chemical.

 

[DrJMW]

Bump to 21 inch arms--his explanation requires no others.

 

[Jeff_rys]

SGOT should be between 0-36

that is, here in Europe. Maybe in the states the measurements are different. You should take a strong liver detoxifier, then this probably would not have happened, although 57 is no big deal.

 

[Pimp C]

Hey 21, that was a very informative reply. Thanks bro!!

 

[Choppercty]

Milk thistle should keep the levels downs to an average.

 

[SOLID]

The scale for SGOT is (0-44). These level can also rise if you had been sick with a cold prior. I had a level of 60 due to a mild sinus infection. If these levels are elevated it gives the doctor reason to believe you may have viral hepatitis.

 

[wilson6]

There have been a couple of studies on this. BOTH SGPT and SGOT can be elevated into the low 100's after intense resistance exercise in guys that are not juicing.

W6

 

[21inch_arms]

Originally posted by Wilson6
There have been a couple of studies on this. BOTH SGPT and SGOT can be elevated into the low 100's after intense resistance exercise in guys that are not juicing.

W6

Wilson,

Could you pass on to me information about where the studies are documented?

 

[embolicintent]

I wouldn't be to concerned. The terms SGOT and SGPT are not really used much anymore except by the old Docs. SGOT = AST and SGPT = ALT. Normal AST levels are 0-40, but 57 wouldn't even cause me to repeat the test. 21 inch_arms is right on the money about it being non-specific for the liver. Anything from an intramuscular injection to a strained muscle to the occasional beer could cause it to reach that level. Assuming the ALT and other liver function tests were normal you don't need to worry. I would probably just repeat the LFT's in 6 months or so.