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Im beginning to come to the conclusion that Liv 52 must be pretty poor. I take a number of OTC supplements for general health...
Stinging nettle
hawthorn berry
Vit C
Vit B 100 Complex
Baby Aspirin
Garlic
Digestive Enzymes,
Acai Barry
Aloe Vera
Fish Oils
Saw Palmetto
Sea Kelp
Vit D
and Liv 52 ( 3 x 3 per day )..
Now admittedly it may seem over kill, but well, alot seem recommended.
Anyway, just had a health check and as usual alls well other than raised creatinine and urea which i put down to my high protein diet.
Whats frustrating and may be of a concern is that my ALT levels are 120ish which i believe is triple the norm'.
Now theyve been this in the past and i had an organ scan, kidneys, liver etc and EVERYTHING was tip top. Not even any fattyness in my liver...zilch. Not enlarged or anything.
As a result the Dr isnt overly concerned BUT wants me to, well, change things, despite him being sure things will be fine again.
I do know that they can be raised from heavy/hard training and i like to think i do do this,,,but triple ALT levels kind of makes you wonder.
So is the Liv 52 not actually worth it as it doesnt seem to be doing anything???
I do believe also that herbal supps' can cause the liver to work a bit harder and may also raise ALT to...
Stinging nettle
hawthorn berry
Vit C
Vit B 100 Complex
Baby Aspirin
Garlic
Digestive Enzymes,
Acai Barry
Aloe Vera
Fish Oils
Saw Palmetto
Sea Kelp
Vit D
and Liv 52 ( 3 x 3 per day )..
Now admittedly it may seem over kill, but well, alot seem recommended.
Anyway, just had a health check and as usual alls well other than raised creatinine and urea which i put down to my high protein diet.
Whats frustrating and may be of a concern is that my ALT levels are 120ish which i believe is triple the norm'.
Now theyve been this in the past and i had an organ scan, kidneys, liver etc and EVERYTHING was tip top. Not even any fattyness in my liver...zilch. Not enlarged or anything.
As a result the Dr isnt overly concerned BUT wants me to, well, change things, despite him being sure things will be fine again.
I do know that they can be raised from heavy/hard training and i like to think i do do this,,,but triple ALT levels kind of makes you wonder.
So is the Liv 52 not actually worth it as it doesnt seem to be doing anything???
I do believe also that herbal supps' can cause the liver to work a bit harder and may also raise ALT to...