Why SGPT Increases: Causes, Symptoms & How to Reduce High SGPT Levels
SGPT (Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase), also known as Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT), is an enzyme found mainly in the liver. Doctors often measure this enzyme through a liver function test (LFT) to assess liver health. When liver cells become inflamed or damaged, they release more SGPT into the bloodstream, causing the