Cannabidiol is one of the most exciting cannabinoids â natural compounds found in cannabis â that we are aware of today. Also known as CBD, cannabidiol is transforming from a little-known molecule, to a potential breakthrough nutritional component and treatment. Cannabidiol (CBD) is found throughout the seeds, stalk and flowers of cannabis plants â including hemp and marijuana. Unlike many of the 85+ cannabinoids that we are aware of, cannabidiol occurs naturally in significant quantities in cannabis, so it is relatively easily extracted from the plant.
The hepatic function panel evaluates: 1  Alanine aminotransferase (ALT). This enzyme, found in the liver, plays a role in metabolism, the process that converts food into energy. 2  Alkaline phosphatase (ALP). This enzyme is found in the liver, bones, intestines, kidneys, and other organs. 3  Aspartate aminotransferase (AST).
AST or aspartate aminotransferase is a test of liver function. In roughly 1 to 2% of patients starting statin therapy, AST and ALT (alanine aminotransferase, another test that monitors liver function) may increase. However, significant increases in AST or ALT are extremely rare and new guidelines no longer recommend routine monitoring of liver function studies with statin therapy.