what causes elevated alkaline phosphatase levels in the body
Elevated alkaline phosphatase levels are associated with a higher risk for heart disease. In a prospective study of more than 3000 elderly men, the higher alkaline phosphatase levels predict higher risks of heart attacks, strokes, and increase mortality (R).
Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) are a group of enzymes present in our body. It is a hydrolase enzyme, primarily found in the liver as isoenzyme ALP-1 and in the bones as isoenzyme ALP-2. It is also produced by placenta and proximal convoluted tubules of the kidney.