(Disambiguate by looking for elevated markers of liver damage, such as GOT, GPT, and LDH.) Liver damage can lead to an increase in AFP levels. Consumption of the following, especially at high doses, can lead to liver toxicity: Some dietary supplements, herbal remedies and vitamins can cause liver toxicity, leading to a rise in AFP levels.
Oxalate Content of Foods. Patients who form calcium oxalate stones should avoid eating foods containing high amounts of oxalate. Examples of such foods include spinach, parsley, rhubarb, cranberries, celery, peanuts, soy products, fiber-containing cereals, bran and chocolate. The oxalate content of many common foods is listed below.
List of Foods High in Oxalates. Oxalates are naturally-occurring chemicals in nature. The chemicals are found in the human body, as well as in animals, but are most common in fruits and vegetables. As a general rule, the leaves of a fruit and vegetable will contain more oxalates than the stems and shoots of the plant.