(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.
People who are susceptible to oxalate stones can prevent the oxalate build up several ways: Drink plenty of fluids. Eat calcium-containing foods -- the calcium binds the oxalate in the gut preventing it from being absorbed. Avoid foods containing oxalates. Spinach seems to produce the most oxalate. Other oxalate-containing foods include beans, beets, berries, green peppers, chocolate, coffee, colas, peanuts, peanut butter, and wheat bran. New research from Europe adds meat to the list of foods to avoid.