Question 1

what is the definition or description of: alanine?

Accepted Answer

Amino acid: Its one of the Amino Acids or building blocks neeed to make protein.

Question 2

almased ! i'm over weight and i wanted to try almased , does it really help ? what is your opinion  this product?

Accepted Answer

No: These products are a waste of money and do not work long term. The best weight loss program is balanced diet with portion moderation  and daily exercise.

Question 3

i'm trying the almased diet. replace 3 meals for 14 days then 2 for 6 weeks ! is this safe as long as i drink a lot of fluid ?

Accepted Answer

See below: Weird/fad diets are not generally a good idea. Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco in any form and do not take any more than one drink on a given day.

Question 4

alanine transaminase levels of 48 what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the normal values. Different labs have different ranges for what is considered normal and abnormal.  You will need to give us those values.

Question 5

what does it mean if i got a low alanine aminotransferase?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Low is fine; high is a concern.

Question 6

what does it mean to have an alanine aminotransferase of 35?

Accepted Answer

Normal: This is an ezyme in the liver that is usually increased during infection and inflammation in the liver. In most labs, under 40 is considered normal level.

Question 7

is it alright for a 14 year old female to take beta alanine?

Accepted Answer

Safety &amp; efficacy of: Beta-alanine supplements in people younger than 18 have not been studied; therefore, it cannot be recommended. The FDA approves Beta-alanine as a food, not a drug. A review of independent  studies shows it doesn't ^ muscle strength or aerobic endurance, but it does slightly ^ the amount of time an athlete can perform high-intensity exercises like weight-lifting &amp; sprinting without fatigue.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: alanine aminotransferase?

Accepted Answer

ALT: Alanine aminotransferase is an enzyme that is found in blood serum and in some tissues, most notably liver cells.  It is commonly measured clinically in the diagnostic evaluation of liver injury.  It can be significantly elevated in a variety of entities, including diabetes, heart failure, hepatitis, myopathies and other entities.  When found, one needs to determine the reason for the elevation.

Question 9

does beta alanine work for body building?

Accepted Answer

Be very careful: A physician specializing in the complexities of body building is the first & most important step.    Remember barry bonds?
Don't play with fire.

Question 10

my 
alanine aminotransferase (alt/sgpt) is 58 u/l should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Not really: It is a very mild elevation and there are multiple reasons that it could be elevated. Talk to your Dr. to figure out which one it is for you.

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Almased ! i'm over weight and i wanted to try almased , does it really help ? what is your opinion this product?

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I'm trying the almased diet. replace 3 meals for 14 days then 2 for 6 weeks ! is this safe as long as i drink a lot of fluid ?

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Alanine transaminase levels of 48 what does this mean?

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What does it mean if i got a low alanine aminotransferase?

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Is it alright for a 14 year old female to take beta alanine?

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What is the definition or description of: alanine aminotransferase?

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