frozenborderline
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This is one of my only basic labs that has come up abnormal.
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Ah. Mine was like 1.6 ans the upper limit of normal 1.2. And no other things off in standard tests. So maybe nothing to worry about ?noting that liver tests usually have to be elevated many, many times the normal range to be considered significant. I've had bilirubin, ALT and AST 2-3x the normal upper limit and its not worried consultants.
Ah. Mine was like 1.6 ans the upper limit of normal 1.2. And no other things off in standard tests. So maybe nothing to worry about ?
I also wonder if it could be because any of the meds I am taking.
Elevated bilirubin can be caused by a number of factors and health conditions, including:
These drugs can increase bilirubin levels [R, R, R]:
- Strenuous exercise. Athletes have normally elevated bilirubin levels [R, R]
- Fasting, which can increase bilirubin levels due to reduced gut flow (motility) [R]
- Alcohol consumption [R]
- Gallstones [R, R]
- Blood transfusion [R]
- Exposure to toxins such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) [R]
- Antituberculosis drugs
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol, paracetamol)
- Antibiotics such as clindamycin (Cleocin, Dalacin, Clinacin) and neomycin
How elevated is dangerous, or is there a "slightly elevated buf not concerning" range!
mg/dL
Low < 0.19
Sub-Optimal 0.2 - 0.49
Optimal 0.5 - 0.7
Supra-optimal 0.71 - 1.2
High 1.21 - 15
Critical > 15.01
Bilirubin in this range is associated with a higher risk of all-cause mortality [R, R].
However, mildly elevated bilirubin is associated with increased antioxidant capacity, and a lower risk of heart disease and cancer [R, R].
Reduce alcohol consumption [R].
Supplements that can help:
- Zinc salts [R]
- Yin Zhi Huang, a chinese mixture of 4 herbs Artemisia capillaris, Gardenia jasminoides, Rheum officinale, and Scutellaria baicalensis. This remedy can help increase bilirubin clearance [R, R]
- Black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa) [R]
- Vanillic acid. It is abundant in Angelica sinensis, acai oil, argan oil, wine, and vinegar [R]
- Caffeine [R]