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I used to be a heavy drinker in my early 20's. i am 27 now and have slowed down a lot. i recently got a check up and they said my protien levels in my?
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Liver enzymes?: Congrats on slowing down the drinking. Your question is unclear to me. Perhaps the doc said your liver enzymes are elevated. If that is the case you do need to avoid alcohol and be monitored by the doc. Alcohol and many other things can overwork the liver (a big filter in the body) and damage it. Peace and good health.
Answered 3/17/2014
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