Liver enzyme physiological response to various dietary habits
Department of Biology, College of Education for Pure Science, University of Kirkuk-Iraq.
Research Article
International Journal of Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences Archive, 2026, 11(02), 031-039.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijbpsa.2026.11.2.0039
Publication history:
Received on 26 February 2026; revised on 14 April 2026; accepted on 17 April 2026
Abstract:
The purpose of this cross-sectional analytical research was to measure the physiological reaction of liver enzymes to various dieting plans and determine the relation between body mass index and physical activity and liver enzyme activity. The participants (n=90) of the study were 20-60 years old and their dietary patterns were evaluated in the structured Food Frequency Questionnaire, and stuck into the specific groups of dietary patterns. The alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, and gamma-glutamyl transferase serum levels were determined by conventional enzyme colorimetric techniques. Anthropometrics were taken (body mass index) and physical activity was measured by use of International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The suitable parametric tests and Pearson correlation analysis were used to perform the statistical analysis. The results showed that significant changes were observed in liver enzyme levels with unhealthy eating behaviors showing increased activities of the certain liver enzymes and healthier eating behaviors and increasing physical activity was found to have more desirable enzyme patterns. Moreover, body mass index and some liver enzymes were positively correlated significantly, which showed that there may be some dependence between body composition and subclinical liver changes. These results indicate that the quality of the diets and the lifestyle of a person play a crucial role in ensuring that the liver functions normally and averts the occurrence of early metabolic and hepatic upset.
Keywords:
Liver; Enzyme; Body; Aminotransferase
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