ggt test means - #18166
Doctor, I recently had some liver function tests done, and one of the results came back showing a high GGT level. I wasn’t sure what this meant, so I looked up GGT test means and found that it’s a test for gamma-glutamyl transferase, an enzyme found in the liver. From what I read, high levels of GGT could indicate liver damage, bile duct issues, or alcohol consumption, but I’m unsure what’s going on in my case. I don’t drink alcohol regularly, and I haven’t been diagnosed with liver disease before, but I’m still concerned. Could other factors, like medication or fatty liver disease, contribute to elevated GGT levels? Does Ayurveda view GGT levels as a sign of an imbalance in Pitta dosha, since Pitta governs digestion and metabolism in the liver? What Ayurvedic herbs or treatments can help support the liver and lower GGT levels naturally? I’ve heard that Kutki, Arjuna, and Bhumyamalaki are used for liver health—would these help in my case? Should I make any dietary changes, like cutting back on fatty foods or alcohol, to support liver health? I would really appreciate your guidance on how to address high GGT levels from an Ayurvedic perspective and improve my liver function.
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