The Liver system is an essential organ of the system, it possess the need for a continuous sensitization of the people on effects of unhealthy lifestyle that could cause unseasonal damages to an individual.
Five Important Concept:
Too much sugar isn’t just bad for your teeth. It can harm
your liver, too. The organ uses one type of sugar, called fructose, to
make fat. Too much refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup causes a
fatty buildup that can lead to liver disease. Some studies show that
sugar can be as damaging to the liver as alcohol, even if you’re not
overweight.
Herbal Supplements
Even if the label says “natural,” it may not be OK for you. For instance, some people take an herb called kava kava for menopause symptoms or to help them relax. But studies show that it can keep the liver from working right. That can lead to hepatitis and liver failure.
Extra kilos
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).
Herbal Supplements
Even if the label says “natural,” it may not be OK for you. For instance, some people take an herb called kava kava for menopause symptoms or to help them relax. But studies show that it can keep the liver from working right. That can lead to hepatitis and liver failure.
Extra kilos
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).
Soft Drinks
Research shows that people who drink a lot of soft drinks are more 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.
Pain reliever
You’ve got a sore back, or a headache, or a cold, and you reach for a pain reliever. Be sure to take the right amount! 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.
By: Arefa Cassoobhoy, MD, MPH.
Daily Trust News
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