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Posted 9/1/2013 7:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hey. Anyone think about herbal teas can be taken with high liver enzymes?

Do you think they can be cautioned against or even help liver detox?

Here's one example of a herbal blend tea I got today from a tea store - Youthberry Wild Orange Blossom Tea Blend - ingredients - Apple pieces, white tea, hibiscus flowers, candied mango pieces (mango, sugar), candied pineapple pieces (pineapple, sugar), rosehip peels, apple pieces, beetroot pieces, red currants, rose petals, orange slices, natural & artificial flavoring, orange peels, orange juice pieces, orange petals, rose petals, acai fruit powder (acai, maltodextrin)

From looking online there doesn't seem to be a clear cut answer on this but some of the herbs like apples and beetroot seem to say they can help with liver detox.

Thanks

Post Edited (Xelaetaks) : 9/1/2013 2:21:01 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/1/2013 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
The added sugar wouldn't benefit you and would feed bacteria and yeast. Trying a search on liver detox teas will bring up several results that wouldn't have added sugar and some have herbs to help other organs that aid the liver detox. Does your doctor have knowledge of herbal medicine? If he/she does, it would be good for them to advise you. I've never done it, so I can't direct you to anything, but I bet someone on here has done one and has knowledge of the whole process.
Posted 9/1/2013 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
I'm working with a gastro doctor on the liver enzymes and haven't seen a primary care doctor about this yet.

On Friday I went to place cause I was having headaches and they saw my last blood test and said I should go to the gi doctor to get further liver tests and the gastro doctor told me my liver levels are dangerously high and I should avoid alcohol. That was about all he had to say for diet recommendations and I haven't drank in months anyway.

I also explained to him the whole parasite issue I'm having and how even with the colonscopy I got months ago by him I had parasites even though his test and the labs they sent samples to didn't find.

I'm kind of self treating to an extent at this point and have meds to target parasite flukes when my enzymes look normal. I also have a neurologist appointment Tuesday to see what they can say about headaches.

Post Edited (Xelaetaks) : 9/2/2013 12:10:13 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 7/23/2014 5:00 PM (GMT 0)

Xelaetaks said...
Hey. Anyone think about herbal teas can be taken with high liver enzymes?

Do you think they can be cautioned against or even help liver detox?
Thanks

Not sure if this is what you are looking for but if you are looking for something that could be good for the liver, Dandelion Leaf Herbal Tea may be of interest to you. It can help stimulate the production of digestive juices, and aid in reducing inflammation in the liver. Dandelion leaves also contain a significant number of vitamins and minerals including vitamins A, C and K and are also a good source of calcium, potassium and iron.
Posted 7/25/2014 10:20 AM (GMT 0)
I am on two anti-fungals and started getting high liver enzymes... I started supporting liver with milk thistle seed and burdock root and levels are now normal.

-p
Posted 10/31/2014 6:11 AM (GMT 0)
I have a friend who in the past was taking anti-fungal medications and his doctor told him that his blood would have to be monitored periodically to make sure that the meds were not affecting his liver, which could happen when taking this type of medications. As a prevention, he began taking Milk Thistle extract pills and consumed Dandelion Root tea daily. I think that Milk Thistle is a great herb to take, especially when taking any sort of medications. I have read in various articles that Milk Thistle helps protect the liver against any potential damage that a medication may cause. And even if damage has already occurred, it may prevent further damage to the liver. Burdock Root is also a great herb to take in combination with Milk Thistle, and Dandelion root supplements for overall liver health.
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