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How Much Liver Enzymes Might Elevate After One Night Drinking?

I am wondering how long liver enzymes might be elevated..( if at all) after one night of drinking at a reunion. I am otherwise health 50 yr old female that does not consume any alcohol except on very special occasions... 1-2 times a year. I likely had 16 oz of alcohol over 14 hours....maybe more. WHat do you think?
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
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Dear Madam,

Welcome to Health Care Magic. I read your query and I understand your concern.

I think that there is not any problem with your liver enzymes if you drink only on special occasions. You do not mention what kind of alcoholic beverage did you take, since different beverages contain different percentage of alcohol.
I ensure you that your liver enzymes are just slightly elevated or not elevated at all for the amount of alcohol you took just in one special occasion. Liver Enzymes are normally elevated in binge drinking or chronic drinkers. Alcohol, to be more specific ethanol - the active ingredient, damages liver cells and spills the liver enzymes in the blood flow when is consumed in large amounts and regularly.
Alcohol doesn't have just negative effects on your health, on the contrary, taking in consideration your age, I would recommend you consume 1 oz of ethanol, or 1 glass of wine a week, in order to help maintenance of cholesterol balance in your blood.

Hope I answered to your question. For further concerns or follow up questions, feel free to ask again.

Kind Regards,
Dr. Ina
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How Much Liver Enzymes Might Elevate After One Night Drinking?

Dear Madam, Welcome to Health Care Magic. I read your query and I understand your concern. I think that there is not any problem with your liver enzymes if you drink only on special occasions. You do not mention what kind of alcoholic beverage did you take, since different beverages contain different percentage of alcohol. I ensure you that your liver enzymes are just slightly elevated or not elevated at all for the amount of alcohol you took just in one special occasion. Liver Enzymes are normally elevated in binge drinking or chronic drinkers. Alcohol, to be more specific ethanol - the active ingredient, damages liver cells and spills the liver enzymes in the blood flow when is consumed in large amounts and regularly. Alcohol doesn t have just negative effects on your health, on the contrary, taking in consideration your age, I would recommend you consume 1 oz of ethanol, or 1 glass of wine a week, in order to help maintenance of cholesterol balance in your blood. Hope I answered to your question. For further concerns or follow up questions, feel free to ask again. Kind Regards, Dr. Ina