My liver enzymes have always been elevated; even before I started using AAS. My doctor had me go through a live scan to rule out cancer. Turns out that I have a fatty liver. I hope to address the fatty liver issue with NAC or Tudca. Anybody have any thoughts on this?
Here's something I found on Fatty Liver Disease. Not sure it'll helpyou, but it helped me understand "Fatty Liver Disease" more.
[h=1]Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease[/h]"Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), also known as steatohepatitis, is an inflammation of the liver caused by an accumulation of fat deposits in the liver tissue. In most people, the underlying problem is
obesity,
diabetes or both. Additional factors are a family history of diabetes and high blood lipids in people who are not obese. In some patients, genetic factors appear to be important.
NAFLD typically shows up as an unexpected abnormality in liver function tests, usually the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) test, in people who otherwise feel well. The elevation of this test generally is minor and in younger patients, does not indicate a serious liver condition. However, if the cause of NAFLD, such as obesity or diabetes, is not treated, the condition may progress.
In people over the age of 50, the first indication of NAFLD may be a sign of serious liver disease,
cirrhosis. Studies are underway to determine the precise risk of progression of NAFLD to cirrhosis; at this time, it is estimated as 20 percent.
As the prevalence of obesity has been increasing in the United States, the incidence of NAFLD also has been increasing. As a result, NAFLD is now among the most common reasons that patients are referred for
liver transplantation. The
UCSF Liver Transplant Program, which integrates the efforts of gastroenterologists and surgeons, performs over 100 transplants each year, making it one of the leading programs in the U.S. Survival statistics are among the very best in the country."
Currently, the goal of treatment for NAFLD patients who are obese and/or have elevated blood lipids (fat) is weight loss. Those who are diabetic with poor control of blood sugar should work with a diabetes specialist and dietitian to control their blood sugar. All patients with NAFLD should avoid alcohol.
The treatment for NAFLD is evolving and rigorously being investigated in various research studies. UCSF is participating in one of the larger trials investigating NAFLD and new therapies for the condition.
I'm still researching some Hollistic Medicine cures for this......