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September 20, 2026

Celiac Disease and Elevated Liver Enzymes: When ALT and AST Need a Broader Evaluation

Interpret ALT, AST, bilirubin, and albumin with celiac risk, and investigate persistent abnormalities without assuming one cause.

Unexplained elevations in ALT and AST can be a reason to consider celiac disease, even without prominent digestive symptoms. These enzymes can rise in untreated celiac disease, but they also rise for many other reasons. […]

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September 18, 2026

MASLD Fibrosis Risk: Testing for Silent Liver Scarring

See how liver enzymes, platelets, FIB-4, ELF, and elastography help assess scarring risk before symptoms and guide follow-up.

How AST, ALT, platelets, A1C, lipids, and secondary fibrosis tests work together to guide evaluation and follow-up. MASLD fibrosis risk can be present even when liver enzymes fall within the laboratory reference interval. Metabolic dysfunction-associated […]

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March 19, 2026

The Hidden Danger: Visceral Fat and How Lab Testing Can Help You Take Control

How Hidden Visceral Fat Impacts Your Metabolism โ€” and Why Lab Testing Is the Key to Early Detection

Visceral fat is one of the most important โ€” and most overlooked โ€” factors affecting long-term health. Unlike the fat you can see or pinch under the skin, visceral fat is stored deep inside the […]

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