An increased AST level is usually a sign of liver disease. Liver disease is even more likely when the levels of substances checked by other liver blood tests have also increased. An increased AST level may be due to any of the following:
In order to keep itself fresh, the lettuce gives off carbon dioxide, causing a slight odour. This carbon dioxide is not harmful and the odour should disappear quickly once the salad package is opened.
Foods that do not use or contain calcium propionate as a preservative, according to the World Health Organization Food Standards are: â¢ Milk, buttermilk, fermented mild products. â¢ Sterilized creams, whipping cream whipped creams, reduced fat creams, â¢ Whey cheese, whey protein cheese, dried whey products and butter.