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Posted on Thu, 8 Jun 2017
Question: XXXX I have Very High GGT levels over 700---I'm male 68- 15#s over weight functional alcholic and have given up drinking Totally--Cold turkey--How can I bring these levels down--only take Losartan for high blood pressure
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Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
good that you've stopped alcohol totally.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query.

I am a Gastroenterologist and would be addressing your query.

The liver is an organ that possesses a remarkable capacity to regenerate. Trails have shown that even if 20% of the liver is functional it can regenerate itself in few months.

So good news is that-
"The liver can completely repair damaged areas within 30 days, according to the University of Iowa."

Some steps to be taken to potentiate healing are-

Drink four cups of coffee daily. Researchers proved that it's very good for liver healing.
Milk Thistle Extract (Seeds or Fruit), with the key ingredient: Silymarin, Dandelion Root, Artichoke supplements can be taken to potentiate healing.

Some other herbs are-

Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Stimulates appetite and improves digestion.
Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) heals liver
Search for them online and take supplements.
Avoid high fat and protein diet.
Take carbohydrate-rich diet.
Reduce weight,
Exercise 30 minutes daily.
Stop alcohol completely.

Things should be fine in a few months time.

Wish you great luck.

Thanks.

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Suggest Treatment For Elevated GGT Levels

Brief Answer: good that you've stopped alcohol totally. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query. I am a Gastroenterologist and would be addressing your query. The liver is an organ that possesses a remarkable capacity to regenerate. Trails have shown that even if 20% of the liver is functional it can regenerate itself in few months. So good news is that- "The liver can completely repair damaged areas within 30 days, according to the University of Iowa." Some steps to be taken to potentiate healing are- Drink four cups of coffee daily. Researchers proved that it's very good for liver healing. Milk Thistle Extract (Seeds or Fruit), with the key ingredient: Silymarin, Dandelion Root, Artichoke supplements can be taken to potentiate healing. Some other herbs are- Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Stimulates appetite and improves digestion. Artichoke (Cynara scolymus) heals liver Search for them online and take supplements. Avoid high fat and protein diet. Take carbohydrate-rich diet. Reduce weight, Exercise 30 minutes daily. Stop alcohol completely. Things should be fine in a few months time. Wish you great luck. Thanks.