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Lactate Dehydrogenase

What's 
LDH
?
Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) is an important enzyme found all over your body, such as in your blood, muscles, brain, heart, and lungs. It has a crucial job in changing sugar into energy that your cells can use. This process of turning sugar into energy is necessary for the healthy functioning of your body's cells and organs. You can think of LDH as a behind-the-scenes worker, like someone who runs a power plant, making sure your cells have the energy they need to do their jobs. Even though you might not know it's there or how important it is, LDH helps keep your body working smoothly.
If Your Levels Are High
Elevated LDH levels might mean that your body is experiencing more tissue damage or changes than usual. This can happen for various reasons, such as intense workouts, taking certain medications (like statins or chemotherapy drugs), or dealing with health issues like liver disease, anemia, or common infections. In simple terms, it's like your body's energy factory is working extra hard to keep up with the demands, which can lead to more LDH in your blood. Keep in mind that high LDH levels alone don't confirm these specific causes, but they can be a clue to what's going on in your body.
Symptoms of High Levels
Symptoms of high levels of LDH may not be specific and can vary widely, but they could include fatigue, shortness of breath, or general weakness.
If Your Levels are Low
Low LDH levels might mean that your body's cells aren't making energy as well as they should. This could happen for different reasons, like not having enough B-vitamins, which are super important for making energy, or having an imbalance in electrolytes, which help cells work properly. Some medications, like cholesterol-lowering drugs, could also make LDH levels lower. Conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome or an underactive thyroid might be linked to low LDH levels too, as they can affect how well cells produce energy.
Symptoms of Low Levels
Symptoms of low levels of LDH might not be easily noticeable, as they can be quite general and may include fatigue, weakness, and a lack of energy.

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