(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.
Some examples of foods that contain high levels of oxalate include: peanuts, rhubarb, spinach, beets, chocolate and sweet potatoes. Moderating intake of these foods may be beneficial for people who form calcium oxalate stones, the leading type of kidney stones. A common misconception is that cutting the oxalate-rich foods in your diet alone will reduce the likelihood of forming calcium oxalate kidney stones.