3. Alcoholism
Experts agree that alcohol in moderation can be great for your health, and just a few glasses of wine per week (to one per day) can be hugely beneficial for your circulatory system and heart; even beer can be great for your health and the natural yeast in beer has many potential health benefits for you, too.
But once you consume alcohol to excess, it quickly becomes a bad thing. Long-term alcoholism can destroy your body and have disastrous effects on your liver and kidneys. There are even a wide range of associated disorders that you might develop if you have been drinking too much for a long time, and this includes the very real possibility of permanent liver damage to the point where you might need a section of your liver removed – or a complete liver transplant.
Elevated liver enzymes can be an early warning sign that you should cut down on alcohol and switch to a healthier lifestyle.