Are Blood Tests Conclusive for indicating Liver & Kidney Health ?
Laura, any medical test will show only what it is designed to show and no more. Briefly therefore, the ALT and Creatinine will only reflect hepatocellular and renal function respectively, they do not necessarily show any other physiological consequence of alcohol excess. It really depends on how much you drank and for how long, as well as a little bit of luck with how your own genetic predisposition metabolises alcohol, as to whether you have any lasting effects of ethanol abuse. For instance, it says nothing about the neurological, pancreatic or myopathic consequences of alcohol abuse, nor its nutritional effects. So, sorry, no green light per se. However, if you are otherwise well and stick to less than 14 units per week you should be okay, unless you have previously had problems directly as a consequence of alcohol excess. The evidence for a beneficial effect of alcohol is largely from red wine and again, only when used in moderation. Certainly the social benefits of relaxation in r
