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Alkaline phosphatase

Alkaline phosphatase

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Alkaline phoshatase is an enzyme in your body that is associated with bone resorption.

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My alkaline phosphatase was low. It was a 39. Is this bad?

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Does high alkaline phosphatase indicate than I am growing?

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What is the definition or description of: alkaline phosphatase?

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My Alkaline Phosphatase was high..what foods should I eat to lower my ALP??

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If my S-ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE is 167IU should I be concerned and what should I do?

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Alkaline phosphatase was a 56 (low) 6 months ago & when repeated 6 months later, it's now a 45 (low). What does this mean?

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