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.

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What Are the Causes of Elevated Liver Enzymes & Petechiae?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Norene Anderson

Elevated liver enzymes are the result of inflamed or injured liver cells, which may indicate a temporary condition or a chronic disorder. The most common liver enzymes on blood tests are ALT, or alanine transaminase, and AST, or aspartate transaminase.