This study considers the division of caregiving efforts among the children of older, functionally limited parents.
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may help lower ALT. The liver is a football-sized organ in the abdomen responsible for processing nutrients and waste products from the blood. Alanine aminotransferase, or ALT, is an enzyme the liver releases in response to damage or disease.
Low liver enzymes in the blood are usually an indicator of a healthy liver, according to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. It is possible, however, for an individual to show normal levels of liver enzymes while liver damage is present. Additional medical testing will often reveal this damage. Continue Reading.