Blood Drug Testing - What is a reason other than hepatitis for liver enzymes to be elevated in the blood?

What is a reason other than hepatitis for liver enzymes to be elevated in the blood?

I had a blood test done, and my liver enzymes were high. However, they were no higher then they were four years ago, when they tested me for hepatitis. I'm not a drinker, or a smoker, and I'm wondering what else could possibly cause this.

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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: http://highfructosehigh.com/no-hfcs/ 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: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AkEhdcMtesw.oasTVpT2flnty6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20090104031733AAqozea&show=7#profile-info-oAyfPk2oaa Hope this helps some! Good luck!