Liver Health: Elevated Enzymes, Regeneration and Diets

Elevated liver enzymes often necessitate a specialized regeneration diet using milk thistle and avoiding alcohol. Understanding the metabolic functions of the liver and the impact of drugs like Advil or OxyContin is vital for organ health.

Types of Liver Cirrhosis

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Meredith Wood

Cirrhosis is defined as the presence of large amounts of scar tissue in the liver due to many years of liver inflammation and injury, according to the Mayo Clinic. Any liver disease in which scarring remains persistent, continuing for years, may eventually lead to liver cirrhosis.

Meredith Wood obtained her Master of Science degree in clinical exercise physiology at East Stroudsburg University. She is certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a clinical exercise specialist. Wood is passionate about increasing the awareness and prevention of cardiovascular disease. She began promoting health and wellness to the community in 2004, when she was a division one collegiate athlete.