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5 Worst Daily Habits That Damage The Liver

5 Worst Daily Habits That Damage The Liver

Worst HabitsDamage Liver




The liver is a standout amongst the most critical organs of our body. All that we eat must be handled by the liver before being processed and transformed. 

The liver plays a vital role filter in several physiological processes, including metabolic function and detoxification of the blood. Result, the health of our body is directly related to the functioning of our liver. Although the liver is able to regenerate damaged cells, if too many cells are lost, it can no longer function properly.

There are a few negative behavior patterns that are a part of our daily routine that can damage the liver even without taking notice, to the degree that the harm is gradual and at first there is no obvious symptoms. However, after some time, they can seriously harm your liver.

1. Excessive Alcohol Use.

High consumption of alcohol is the most common cause of liver damage. An excessive amount of alcohol affects the liver's ability to rid the body of toxins. Thus, liver diverted to these other functions primarily focuses on the conversion of alcohol into a less toxic form.

When the liver strives to decompose alcohol, the chemical reaction that results can damage the liver cells. In the long term, in the case of chronic alcoholism, became permanent damage can cause cirrhosis leading to loss of liver function.

2. Drug abuse

The liver whose role is to break down the ingested substances, consume some excess medicines can damage the liver. This damage can range from mild to complete liver failure. One of the best-known drugs that can damage the liver is acetaminophen (also known as Tylenol), which is available without prescription and is commonly prescribed in the treatment of colds, flu and pain.
This substance is considered safe but taken in large quantities, it can cause irreparable damage. Attention also to anti-inflammatory, very harmful to the liver! Always follow the instructions for medication accompaniments if they advocate a decision during the meal, it is not for nothing.

To the extent possible and without risking your health, prefer natural alternatives to anti-inflammatory and painkiller.


3. Smoking

Smoking is one of the worst habits in terms of health. Cigarette smoke indirectly affects the liver through oxidative stress, which then produces free radicals that damage cells.

Oxidative stress is also responsible for fibrosis.

4. Lack of sleep

Lack of sleep is a source of unexpected dangers. A study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania found that people who work in shifts and lack of sleep suffer from many health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, etc.
The study also demonstrated that the liver of these people do not treat fat pretty quickly and is responsible for their accumulation. So that when we sleep, our body goes into a repair process.

5. Obesity and poor diet

Obesity linked to poor eating habits can, over time, damage your liver. The excessive fat accumulation in the liver and can cause hepatitis.
Normally, the liver regulates the amount of sugar and fat in the blood, but in obese people, the liver is overwhelmed and stores excess fat in its own cells.

Either because it does not find space elsewhere or because it fails to break down. Over time, if too much fat is accumulated in the liver, it develops an inflammation and its cells may be damaged.

To avoid :

Industrial food full of preservatives, additives, sugar and artificial flavors ... they put the liver strain too hard to break!

Processed foods are also high in salt, which not only increased tension, but can also cause cirrhosis causing water retention in the liver.

To Consume:

Fruits and vegetables, especially green vegetables, which are a source of antioxidants, beta-carotene, vitamins and minerals that keep the liver healthy.

Especially the vitamin 12 is found in meat, it is used by the liver to produce bile and helps the liver in its role of detoxifying. Vitamin B12 is also present in dried fruits and nuts, egg yolks, fish, vegetables and brown rice,

Lecithin and sulfur are also significant nutrient for the liver. Lecithin, found in egg yolk, vegetables, wheat germ and fish, helps the liver to get rid of excess fat. Available in fish, lean meat, eggs, cauliflower, cabbage, beets, onions, garlic and pulses, sulfur helps the liver to detoxify the body.