Fructose again

[pellicle]

http://www.smh.com.au/national/fatty...13-glmgbw.html

He said mounting research suggested it may be caused by fructose (a sweetener found in many processed foods) and chemicals known as "advanced glycation end products" (AGEs), which are produced when foods high in protein and fat are fried.

other sources:
http://blogs.scientificamerican.com...sease-america-s-greatest-health-risk-of-2015/

http://www.liverfoundation.org/abouttheliver/info/nafld/

 

[honeybunny]

Well, that's scary. I'll ask my GP if she checks for liver enzymes when she does my six-month lab checks. If not, I will ask her to do so.

 

[epstns]

I know my internist checks my liver enzymes twice a year. I thought that the common reason to do so was to ensure that the statins I take for lipid management aren't causing problems, but I guess as long as I'm being monitored for liver function, if anything kicks up they will see it happening.

 

[tom in MO]

I know my internist checks my liver enzymes twice a year. I thought that the common reason to do so was to ensure that the statins I take for lipid management aren't causing problems, but I guess as long as I'm being monitored for liver function, if anything kicks up they will see it happening.

I agree, mine are checked for statin use as well.

 

[Paleowoman]

My liver enzymes (Liver Function Tests) along with Urea and Electrolytes, Lipids, and Full Blood Count are tested every six months. Judging from the blood test request form those seem to be among the standard tests done to check one's health. I also have other tests to do specifically with diabetes and osteoporosis but those others even my husband who has nothing amiss with him has occasionally.