Hi Accalia

Some of the other reasons for elevated liver enzymes are obesity, elevated triglycerides, overuse of OTC and prescription drugs, iron overload, gallstones, fatty liver (NASH and NAFLD) and cirrhosis.

The most likely reason may be Metabolic Syndrome, the constellation of conditions related to insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar. Fatty liver diseases, NASH and NAFLD, are related.

Adopting a diet that includes increased leafy green vegetables, moderate lean protein and reduced sugars and starches is recommended. Some researchers believe that they have evidence that suggests the insidious use of high fructose corn syrup in so many products is creating a kidney and liver disease epidemic.

Here’s a list of non-HFCS products:

Exercise is also extremely important.

If you have a family history of liver disease and diabetes you might consider getting your storage iron tested for iron overload.

Please also check out my other answer about fatty liver here:

Hope this helps some!

Good luck!