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Liver Toxicity

Meaning

Liver Toxicity, or hepatotoxicity, is the damage to liver cells (hepatocytes) caused by exposure to drugs, supplements, environmental toxins, or excessive metabolic stress. Clinically, it is often evidenced by elevated liver enzymes, such as alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST), in blood tests. This condition impairs the liver’s crucial functions, including detoxification, protein synthesis, and hormone metabolism, potentially leading to acute or chronic liver failure.