Liver Function One of the functions of the liver, is to aid in the elimination of chemicals, hormones, drugs and metabolic waste products from the body. There are a number of factors that will prevent or decrease this from happening. Use of alcohol will diminish liver function. Normal aging will also lessen liver function. As previously stated, alcohol intake will assist with diminished liver function, and the elimination of excess hormones, drugs and metabolic wastes.
Alcohol consumption causes dramatic rises in estrogen levels in the body.
Women will have a dramatic rise in their estrogen levels after just one drink. Men will not have a dramatic rise, but levels of estrogen will increase. Alcohol decreases zinc levels in the body. The side effects of some prescription drugs will have a negative effect on the body, and increase the effects of andropause. While necessary to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, the action of the diuretic will diminish levels of zinc in the body.