raised AST (SGOT) levels and your history with CLL

[ninap]

when i was DX 7 years ago, my AST levels were at around 30. my oncologist hasn't said much about the fluctuations, which have gone up to 50 on occasion. so when i went to see my GP who worked in oncology in another country, told me that i have mild fatty liver, i was shocked as i was obviously unaware of this. i'm currently on daily Valtrex 500 MG for herpes, and on weekly IG therapy taking Cuvitru as my IG levels are quite low.

i'm curious to know what other people's experiences with AST levels are, as i've read PubMed articles saying that upon DX many people already have elevated levels, and those who do not, eventually do. i am undertaking a diet change in hopes to help and starting milk thistle supplements, drinking dandelion root and leaf tea, trying to cut out as much processed sugar as i can, and not drinking alcohol anymore.

any information or tips you have would be most helpful - thank you all!😀

[AussieNeil Partner Administrator]

Good on you for being proactive! There's better evidence that making healthy life choices, such as reducing alcohol intake will help your liver, as the evidence based consensus is that "Supplements such as milk thistle, artichoke leaf, and dandelion root may help detox the liver, but there isn’t enough evidence to prove it. Making healthy lifestyle choices is a better way to improve your health."

healthline.com/health/liver...

Also, supplements may interact with drugs, despite generally being considered safe. The EGCG in tea can actually increase your ALT and AST levels in healthy individuals who drink a lot of tea.

webmd.com/hepatitis/milk-th...

medicalnewstoday.com/articl...

webmd.com/digestive-disorde...

mayoclinic.org/drugs-supple...

Neil

[ninap in reply to AussieNeil]

thank you for the links Neil and your prompt response. i will check them out! i have done a little research and being i won't see my Onc till october, perhaps a small change might happen with the bloodwork then . we shall see.

[LeoPa]

Non alcoholic fatty liver is caused by excess carbohydrate consumption. Processed or not, a carb is a carb. NAFLD is easy to fix, in theory. One only has to avoid all carbs and give the liver time to heal. In practice, avoiding all carbs is fairly difficult. Because they are addictive. An easier way is to initially cut out all processed foods and fruits. Including juices of course, which are the worst offenders. To stick to vegetables and tubers only, plus all kinds of meat and eggs. No rice no grains. And then take it from there.

[Splash24 in reply to LeoPa]

bingo, my understanding is that is the cause of almost all of it!

[ninap in reply to LeoPa]

yes i have to get off the sugar and bread train. i'm a former pastry chef , so that ought to tell you my dire straits LOL! but our condition alone is also an issue. thanks for your reply Leo

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