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Suggest Ways To Lower AST Levels

I need to lower my ast,alt before my bllod test in 12 days. It happened before over 2 years ago and I stopped drinking for 3 weeks and all was normal. I was very sick at the last time and only 109 lbs. till they dignosised I had Barrette,s esphogus diease. Now I am healthy at 129 lbs. I do drink but also only wine sparkling water because acidity is to much. Will not drinking for 12 work at not drinking before my blood test,,,,,,,,,
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

I understand your concerns and I will explain what needs to be done. Usually, for a liver to properly heal itself, and enzymes to get back to normal needs around 30 days to 60 days or even more without alcohol.

Twelve days without alcohol, probably will not help to lower ALT/AST enzymes at normal range. Here are some advice to help your liver heal,your liver enzymes get back at normal.

- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables-have plenty of water

- Normal exercise like yoga, or walking to the park 3 or 4 times per week

- Have a low fat diet and alcohol free.

But since you drink, then a cup of red wine is the best option. Red wine has a lot of antioxidants that can keep your heart at shape. Just try to not abuse since you had Barrettes esophagus.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any other question, feel free to ask me.

Regards,
Dr. Endri Katro
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Suggest Ways To Lower AST Levels

Hi, I understand your concerns and I will explain what needs to be done. Usually, for a liver to properly heal itself, and enzymes to get back to normal needs around 30 days to 60 days or even more without alcohol. Twelve days without alcohol, probably will not help to lower ALT/AST enzymes at normal range. Here are some advice to help your liver heal,your liver enzymes get back at normal. - Eat fresh fruits and vegetables-have plenty of water - Normal exercise like yoga, or walking to the park 3 or 4 times per week - Have a low fat diet and alcohol free. But since you drink, then a cup of red wine is the best option. Red wine has a lot of antioxidants that can keep your heart at shape. Just try to not abuse since you had Barrettes esophagus. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any other question, feel free to ask me. Regards, Dr. Endri Katro