Cinnamon is an additive to countless foods. When purchased in the store, common spice cinnamon could be one of two types or a mixture of both. It is either true or Ceylon cinnamon, which is easier to grind but thought to be less effective for diabetes.
Alt Clut / Alt Clud. The tribe of the Damnonii, never fully conquered by Rome, seem to have created a definite kingdom in the region of Scotland now known as Strathclyde. The kingdom quickly became known by the Brythonic name of its capital at Dumbarton: Alt Clut ('Rock of the Clyde').
HEPATIC (LIVER) ENZYME VALUES. AST (Aspartate transaminase) also called SGOT (Serum Glutamic Oxalocetic Transaminase) or ASAT (Aspartate Aminotransferase) is similar to ALT (Alanine Transaminase). AST is an enzyme associated with liver parenchymal cells found primarily in the liver, heart, kidney, pancreas and muscles. It is seen in tissue damage, especially the heart and liver. The lab values are raised in acute liver damage, but is also present in red blood cells, cardiac and skeletal muscle and is therefore not actually specific to the liver. The ratio of AST to ALT can be useful in differentiating between the causes of liver damage. Elevated AST levels are not 'specific' for liver damage because it can also be used as a cardiac marker. Normal Adult Range: 5 - 40 IU/L [ back to top ] ALT (Alanine Transaminase) also called SGPT (Serum Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase) or or ALAT (Alanine Aminotransferase) is an enzyme present in hepatocytes (liver cells).