Liver-Related Causes
Liver cells can release AST into the bloodstream when they are stressed, inflamed or injured.
- Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD
- Alcohol-related liver stress
- Viral hepatitis
- Medication effects, including some statins and antibiotics
- Acetaminophen use, including products such as Tylenol
- Broader metabolic dysfunction






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