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Biomarkers of liver status in heavy drinkers, moderate drinkers and abstainers

This 2009 study assessed liver function biomarkers among heavy drinkers, moderate drinkers, and abstainers. Results indicated that heavy drinkers exhibited significantly elevated levels of serum gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), ferritin, and albumin compared to moderate drinkers and abstainers (P < 0.001 for all comparisons). The highest

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High-dose intravenous glutathione in man. Pharmacokinetics and effects on cyst(e)ine in plasma and urine

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial evaluated the effects of intravenous glutathione in 30 patients with alcoholic liver disease (ALD). Patients treated with glutathione showed statistically significant improvements in liver enzyme levels—specifically reductions in GGT, AST, and ALT—indicating reduced liver inflammation and oxidative stress. The therapy was well-tolerated, with no significant

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