Treatment For Increased Liver Enzymes And Liver Cirrhosis

I am 52, female, hypertensive and 200 ibs. I recently have raised levels of liver enzymes and random blood sugar. What can I eat and drink?

The levels of liver enzymes determine the extent of damage and the presence of diseases. SGOT, SGPT, aspartate amino transferase and alanine aminotransferase are certain enzymes that determine the presence of any liver injury. A number of factors are responsible for high levels of liver enzymes. Gall bladder disease or stone in the gall bladder is one of the common causes of high liver enzyme concentration. Hepatitis or inflammation of the liver also results in increase in the liver enzyme levels. Hepatitis C is a common disease, caused by sexual intercourse, sharing needles, unprotected sex with many individuals and unsterilized equipment used for tattoos. Certain metabolic diseases of the liver, such as Wilson’s disease or hemochromatosis and autoimmune disorders like primary biliary cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis are contributing factors for high enzyme level in the liver. Common causes include diabetes, alcohol consumption, increase in triglyceride level, gall stone, tumor of the bile duct, pancreas or liver and obesity. Intake of medicines such as antibiotics, non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs, anti seizure medications and cholesterol medications result in an enzyme increase.

Measures For Controlling Increased Liver Enzymes

You have not provided information regarding your blood glucose levels. A healthy diet with supplements helps to prevent any fluctuations in the enzyme levels. Eat at regular intervals and do not skip any meals. Decrease the intake of refined foods. Increase the intake of raw vegetables and fresh fruits. Avoid mango, jackfruit, sapota, grapes and banana, in case of high blood glucose levels. Processed and tinned foods are better avoided, as they also have a high salt concentration, which is not recommended for hypertensive. Junk foods such as pizzas, burgers, chips and wafers are not preferred, as they contribute to high number of calories.

Restrict the intake of turkey and chicken, as these contain steroids, growth hormones and antibiotics, which might harm the liver, by increasing the workload. Limit the intake of whole milk and dairy products. Soy milk and related foods are beneficial. Low fat cottage cheese is good for hypertensive and diabetics. Deep fried and fatty foods, especially with carbonated beverages are a clear ‘no-no’. Jalapenos and olives that are dipped in brine are avoided. Saturated fats such as margarine, lard and butter are not suitable for sandwiches and salads. Do not go in for any kind of spreads. About two litres of water proves beneficial in flushing off the toxins and other drug metabolites.