Metabolic
Biomarker

ALT

Included in Essential Labs
Why we test it
Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is a liver enzyme that processes nutrients and toxins. When liver cells are damaged, ALT leaks into the bloodstream, making it an early signal of liver stress that can affect toxin clearance from your brain.
BetterBrain target
< 25 U/L (ideal < 20)
Liver health directly impacts toxin clearance and nutrient metabolism essential for cognitive function.
What you Can do
  1. Mediterranean diet
  2. Limit alcohol
  3. Strength training
  4. Omega-3 (fish oil)
  5. Milk thistle

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