Your
liver values are mildly elevated, and the pattern actually fits something very common in young adults:
1. Mild Liver Stress / Early Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Your values:
Total bilirubin: 1.7 (slightly high)
SGOT: 45 (mildly high)
SGPT: 74 (moderately high)
This is NOT severe, but it is definitely not something to ignore.
Many herbal supplements including ashwagandha, gym boosters, fat-burners, and “natural immunity boosters” can cause mild liver inflammation in some people.
So your suspicion is reasonable.
But we cannot confirm the cause without looking at:
Duration of supplement use
Dosage
Alcohol intake
Workout pattern
Past liver tests
Sleep and diet habits
These details matter more than the numbers themselves.
2. Milk Thistle vs Liv 52?
Neither should be started blindly.
Both are supportive supplements, NOT primary treatments.
The real question is:
Why is your liver reacting this way at 22 years?
If we don’t answer that, using random liver tonics is pointless.
Also, starting liver supplements without knowing the cause can delay proper diagnosis if the values rise again.
3. What should actually be done now
Before suggesting any treatment, you need:
Repeat
LFT after 1–2 weeks
Ultrasound abdomen (to rule out fatty liver)
History review of all supplements, alcohol, medications
Assessment of symptoms (jaundice, nausea, appetite changes, stool/urine colour)
Only then can we decide whether:
It is supplement-related
A temporary viral issue
Early fatty liver
Something else
This is where personalised guidance becomes important.
4. What you should avoid right now
All supplements (including ashwagandha, pre-workouts, unknown herbs)
Alcohol
Gym overload / heavy lifting
Painkillers like diclofenac or excessive paracetamol
Give your liver a chance to settle first.
If you want, I can help you interpret your numbers and create a proper liver-recovery plan
Once I know your history and habits in detail, I can tell you:
The likely cause of your liver elevation
Whether you need any further tests
Whether milk thistle/Liv 52 will help in your specific case
How to normalise your liver enzymes safely
When to repeat tests
What to do next so the enzymes don’t rise again
You can book a private consultation with me on whatsapp at Nine Three Two Six Zero Two Zero Five Three Six so I can review everything step-by-step and guide you properly instead of giving random supplement advice.