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291 // Liver Enzymes High? Causes, Symptoms, and What to Do Next

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Have you been told your liver enzymes are high but given no answers, just watch and wait?

This episode of the Better Belly Podcast, hosted by functional medicine professional Allison Jordan, addresses the common concern of unexplained high liver enzymes. Jordan draws from her experience supporting over 150 clients who received vague medical advice after their liver enzyme tests. She explains that elevated liver enzymes simply indicate a stressed liver processing toxins, inflammation, or imbalances. A primary cause discussed is gut pathogens like H. pylori, Candida, SIBO, or parasites, which release toxins the liver must handle. Leaky gut and undiagnosed food sensitivities are presented as other key contributors, even in people without digestive symptoms. The episode links environmental toxins from beauty products or pesticides, and mineral deficiencies in zinc or selenium, to increased liver workload. Jordan notes that even healthy supplements or healing protocols can temporarily raise enzymes as the liver becomes more active. Hormone imbalances, particularly estrogen dominance from birth control or poor detoxification, are identified as another stressor. Chronic infections like Epstein-Barr virus reactivation and systemic inflammation are also listed as potential causes. A surprising insight is that sensitivity to alcohol can itself be a symptom of an already overburdened liver. The host describes a "liver hour" between 1 and 3 a.m., where waking or sweating may signal the organ trying to catch up on detoxification. She shares a personal anecdote about having yellowish hands, which she now interprets as a sign of past liver congestion rather than just eating too many carrots. The episode connects liver stress to symptoms like bloating, constipation, PMS, and afternoon fatigue through mechanisms like poor bile flow and estrogen buildup. Jordan argues that conventional food sensitivity tests like MRT or Viome are less thorough than the Zoomer test by Vibrant Wellness, which she recommends. She emphasizes that high liver enzymes are feedback, not a permanent diagnosis, and the goal is to identify and remove the specific stressors. The tone is educational and conversational, blending personal stories with client examples and functional medicine principles. Listeners frustrated by a lack of answers from conventional doctors for their high liver enzymes would find this episode valuable. Those strictly seeking conventional medical perspectives or uninterested in detailed root-cause analysis might prefer to skip it.

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