ROLE OF LIVER ENZYMES FOR A HEALTHY LIFE: A REVIEW
1 Department of Pharmacognosy,JSS College of Pharmacy,Rocklands, Ootacamund,Tamilnadu 643001
2 JSS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, Off Campus of JSS University,Rocklands, Ootacamund, Tamilnadu
Corresponding Author:Nilani.P
The liver is the body's most important organ after the heart, performing many important functions including metabolism, detoxification and formation of important compounds including blood clotting factors. It also filters, regulates and stores blood. Stress, poor diet, and over-medication are common problems which may lead to stress and functional damage to the liver. As a result, it may affect memory, sleep, thyroid, body weight and other body functions. The human liver contains thousands of enzymes, which are special types of protein cells that help necessary chemical reactions to take place. Liver enzymes trigger activity in the body's cells, speeding up and facilitating naturally occurring biochemical reactions, and maintaining various metabolic processes within the liver. A wide range of health problems can lead to elevated liver enzymes. Some common causes include, Adrenal insufficiency (inadequate levels of hormones released by the adrenal gland), Alcohol abuse, Autoimmune disorders of the liver and bile ducts, such as autoimmune hepatitis, Celiac disease, Diabetes, Elevated triglycerides (fat tissues) and infections such as viral hepatitis and mononucleosis. Several conditions are linked with elevated liver enzyme levels, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, adverse reactions to medication and obesity. Physicians can detect elevated liver enzyme levels through several liver function tests. Several causes and diseases can be at the root of elevated liver enzyme levels, so it is important to consult a physician to determine the best treatment plan. However, in some instances, elevated liver enzyme level can be lowered with natural treatments.
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Nilani.P, Amber.S, Arshal.M, Duraisamy.B, & Damodaran.P (2011). ROLE OF LIVER ENZYMES FOR A HEALTHY LIFE: A REVIEW. International Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine, 1(2). https://doi.org/10.47191/ijahm/v1i2.05
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