Vitamin D deficiency can cause high alkaline phosphatase levels as well as higher PTH levels.
The most common cause of elevated alkaline phosphatase levels is bone disorders and liver problems.
The level of alkaline phosphatase that is normal is 44 to 147 international units per liter (IU/L) or 0.73 to 2.45 microkatal per liter (µkat/L).
The alkaline levels can vary with age and sex and high levels of alkaline phosphatase are normally seen in children that are going through growth spurts and in pregnant women.
Alkaline phosphatase helps break down proteins in the body and liver and is a liver enzyme that is found in the bloodstream.
The liver is one of the main sources of alkaline phosphatase but some is also made in the bones, kidneys, pancreas and intestines.
A high alkaline phosphatase means that you may have a bone disorder or liver problems.
Bone disorders and liver problems cause different types of high alkaline phosphatase levels.
High alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels may indicate that there's damage to your liver or that you have a type of bone disorder.
Liver damage creates a different type of ALP than bone disorders do.
The normal range of alkaline phosphatase is 44 to 147 international units per liter (IU/L) or 0.73 to 2.45 microkatal per liter (µkat/L).
Normal values may vary slightly from laboratory to laboratory.
They also can vary with age and sex.
High levels of ALP are normally seen in children undergoing growth spurts and in pregnant women.
Some good treatment options for high alkaline phosphatase include milk thistle, NAC, taurine, B vitamins, and vitamin C.
Additionally, get enough sun, exercise, omega-3 fatty acids, and coffee.
Reduce alcohol and stop smoking — they both lower alkaline phosphatase levels and support good health.
Drugs that can cause high alkaline phosphatase levels include.
Birth control pills.
Anti-inflammatory medication.
Narcotic medication.
Hormonal drug.
Steroid.
Antidepressant.