Last Updated on December 18, 2020
3. Eating too much sugar
When it comes to the liver, sugar is as toxic as alcohol, and it can be even more addictive than cocaine. You will not feel the effects immediately, but over time, sugar consumption will damage your liver to a point where you might even experience liver disease. Avoid sugar in the form of fructose at all costs, from artificial sweeteners to refined sugar and high fructose corn syrup, and instead try to consume natural sugar, like the one found in fruits. If you consume natural sugars, your liver will be able to digest them properly and turn them into a source of energy.
4. Consuming too much salt
If you don’t want to develop chronic liver disease, you might want to start watching your salt intake. One teaspoon of salt is the recommended daily dose, and if you feel like your food has no taste, maybe it’s time to get creative and to start experimenting with herbs. You should also be aware that the majority of the foods that we pointed out before as containing trans fats (like ready-made foods, for example) also contain high quantities of sodium.
5. Your drug habits
The liver is responsible for metabolizing many drugs, but if you exceed the liver’s tolerance, there is a chance you can cause significant harm to this organ. Among the drugs that can affect the liver, you can find ecstasy, speed, and cocaine. However, there are also a lot of prescription drugs that can cause damage, like paracetamol, Benzodiazepines, Ritalin, or even Paracetamol. Intravenous drugs, like heroin, can cause more serious diseases, like hepatitis B and C, which later can lead to liver cancer. If you smoke cannabis daily, be aware that this habit can scar your liver, leading to cirrhosis later in life. And if you are just a regular smoker, know that nicotine will increase the risks of liver cancer.
6. Taking vitamin supplements
Everyone seems to think that vitamin supplements are flawless, but they are not. They can do some good for your body and your health, but you need to know what you are taking, and you should seek professional health to regulate your supplement intake. Excess Vitamin A, for example, is not tolerated by the liver, so taking supplements of this vitamin might be too much. Instead, you should try to add foods that are rich in Vitamin A to your diet. The same goes for iron – the liver cannot tolerate and digest too much iron, leading it to accumulate, causing damage.
