No, it doesnât, and here is a mathematical clarification for the same.
Homeopathic medicines use alcohol as preservatives and solvents for the medicinal substance. Typically, the standard daily dose of homeopathic medicine is 5-15 drops (0.15-0.45 ml), either diluted in water or taken through inert homeopathic pills made from goatâs milk.
Now, let's do the math and understand the reason:
ALCOHOL IN HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE:
Daily medicine intake: 5â15 drops = 0.15 ml - 0.45 ml of alcohol.
Total medicine intake over 45 days: 6.75 ml - 20.25 ml of alcohol.
THRESHOLD FOR
LIVER STRESS (SGOT/SGPT IMPACT):
Research indicates that over 30 ml of alcohol/day can elevate liver enzymes (SGOT/SGPT) over 45 days, with higher amounts leading to greater liver damage.
MATH FOR 45 DAYS:
Mild elevation: 675-1350 ml of pure alcohol (1-2 standard drinks/day).
Significant elevation: 2700-3375 ml of pure alcohol (4-5 standard drinks/day).
Now, comparing the levels above, you are consuming negligible alcohol in the form of solvent/preservative in the homoeopathic medicine than what would even remotely impact your liver's SGOT/SGPT levels.
If still, you saw the elevation then there are definitely the other factorsâsuch as pre-existing liver conditions, medications, or diet which you have not evaluated yet.
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