Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Apr 18, 2019
- 2 min read
Sugar
Too much sugar is not bad only for your weight and teeh health. Extra added sugar and high fructose corn syrup cause fat buidlup in the liver.
Herbal Supplements
Even herbal supplement claimed as natural this does not mean it is safe. For instance, some people take an herb called kava kava for menopause symptoms or to help them relax. But according to studies its use may lead to hepatitits and liver failure. Always consult your doctor before the use of any supplement.
Extra Pounds
The extra fat can build up in your liver cells and lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As a result, your liver may swell. Over time, it can harden and scar liver tissue (doctors call this cirrhosis). You are more likely to get NAFLD if you are overweight or obese, middle-aged, or have diabetes. You can still reverse the condition by eating healthy and exercising .
Too Much Vitamin A From Supplements
High dosese of vitamin A from supplements can harm your liver. Check with your doctor before use.
Soft Drinks
People who consume soft drinks are likely to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Studies don’t prove that the drinks were the cause. But if you down a lot of sodas and have been meaning to cut back, this could be a good reason to switch what you sip.
Acetaminophen
If you accidentally take too much of anything that has acetaminophen for instance, a pill for your headache and something else for your cold, and both have acetaminophen in it it can harm your liver. Check the dose and how much is OK to take in one day. Stick to those limits, and you should be fine.
Trans Fats
A diet high in trans fats makes you more likely to gain weight. That’s not good for your liver. Always read the label and even it is written as 0% if may still contain some little amount of trans-fat.
Mistakes Happen
A doctor or nurse gets nicked by a needle they’ve used on a patient. Or people injecting illegal drugs share a needle. The needle isn’t the problem. It’s what’s on it. Hepatitis C can spread through blood. Even if it only happened once, or you’re at high risk for other reasons (like if you have HIV or your mom had hepatitis C while pregnant with you), you should get tested.
Less Alcohol Than You May Think
Over alcohol consumption could occur easier than you imagine. It’s easy to drink more than you think. Many glasses can hold a lot more than one standard serving, which is 5 ounces of wine (that’s a little more than half a cup), 12 ounces of regular beer, or 1.5 ounces of liquor. If you drink so do it in moderation as1 drink for women and 2 drinks for men.
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