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I always have low ALP on my blood test (between 40-50). Is this something all bodybuilders have or is it just me? It’s been like this for years and I may see a rheumatologist about it.
Most times you will see this in people who under eat. But it can also be an indicator of low zinc. You could of course run zinc on bloods to check that, but of course be sure to take with copper if you do supplement as I’m sure you know.I always have low ALP on my blood test (between 40-50). Is this something all bodybuilders have or is it just me? It’s been like this for years and I may see a rheumatologist about it.
I read zinc serum test is unreliable and life extension doesn't offer the RBC Zinc test so I'm not sure how to get an accurate reading of my zinc levels. I eat a lot of zinc and get 10mg with my multi so I don't see how much zinc could be the answer. Same applies for magnesium. If anything, I would guess and absorption issue?Most times you will see this in people who under eat. But it can also be an indicator of low zinc. You could of course run zinc on bloods to check that, but of course be sure to take with copper if you do supplement as I’m sure you know.
Those numbers aren’t too low outside of the range so personally wouldn’t bother me, especially knowing how strict you are with your health , diet and supplements.
Remember ranges are for the “average person” which isn’t anything near the level of health that you are.
I use ulta labs and they offer RBC Zinc. But for most guys on TRT I’ve seen them come in with lower zinc. I wouldn’t be too worried about it and like you said it seems more like an absorption issue. They’re not low enough that I personally would have a concern.I read zinc serum test is unreliable and life extension doesn't offer the RBC Zinc test so I'm not sure how to get an accurate reading of my zinc levels. I eat a lot of zinc and get 10mg with my multi so I don't see how much zinc could be the answer. Same applies for magnesium. If anything, I would guess and absorption issue?
I am curious if any steroid or TRT user here doesn't have low-ish levels.
Could and likely be low retinol (active vitamin a) and “too much” vitamin d if you supplement with it. Vitamin d in high amounts for too long can drive zinc absorption down.I have tried just about every common type of zinc. Hasn't made a difference, 26 again on a test this week.
Would be real interesting to know the cause at this point.
I'm dying to know as well. I'm waiting for someone to post their high level of alkaline phosphatase in this thread...I have tried just about every common type of zinc. Hasn't made a difference, 26 again on a test this week.
Would be real interesting to know the cause at this point.
I am waiting for new lab results but I lowered my vitamin D substantially and i do take one teaspoon of cod liver oil every morning now. Let's see if anything changes.Could and likely be low retinol (active vitamin a) and “too much” vitamin d if you supplement with it. Vitamin d in high amounts for too long can drive zinc absorption down.
I usually have people use a good cod liver oil like Rosita as it’s got natural retinol and vitamin d occurring from the cod liver oil. You can check the vitamins and minerals on blood work. But usually absorption issues around zinc as I mentioned earlier above in my experience.
You seem pretty knowledgeable on the topic. I'll throw some more information out there.Could and likely be low retinol (active vitamin a) and “too much” vitamin d if you supplement with it. Vitamin d in high amounts for too long can drive zinc absorption down.
I usually have people use a good cod liver oil like Rosita as it’s got natural retinol and vitamin d occurring from the cod liver oil. You can check the vitamins and minerals on blood work. But usually absorption issues around zinc as I mentioned earlier above in my experience.
Happy to help best I can.You seem pretty knowledgeable on the topic. I'll throw some more information out there.
In April of this year I tested
Vitamin A - 100 / R. 38-98
Vitamin D - 46 / R. 30-100
ALP - 23 / R. 36-130
Zinc - 73 / R. 60-130
Copper - 67 / R. 70-175
I was eating a bit of liver every week during this time. I assume that's the reason for the high vitamins A. I didn't start taking Cod liver oil until May. I believe I was taking 5000iu of vitamin D per day pretty consistently for a few years due to a previous low result.
Retested zinc and copper in June and they flipped. No idea how accurate those tests are.
Zinc to 57
Copper to 74
My alkaline phosphatase has been low since January of 2021. Started my first cycle in October of 2020. Prior to that I had never had a low reading, so there is a relationship there.
Does it mean something? No idea. As you mentioned, best I can come up with is an absorption issue, somehow.