The liver is an essential organ that helps filter toxins, metabolize nutrients and store energy.
According to a study published in the Journal of Hepatology, high fructose consumption is closely linked to fat accumulation in the liver, even in people who are not overweight.
Fructose is mainly metabolized in the liver; when consumed in excess, the liver cannot process it all, leading to the conversion of fructose into fat. This is the main mechanism for fatty liver disease.
The World Health Organization has repeatedly warned that sugar consumption exceeding the threshold of 10% of total daily energy increases the risk of metabolic diseases, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
The study also shows that people who consume more than 25% of total energy from sugar are twice as likely to develop fatty liver disease as those who consume less.
Sugar also contributes to chronic hepatitis. Fructose promotes inflammation and oxidative stress in liver cells, damaging liver structure and function. In the long run, this condition can lead to cirrhosis and even liver cancer.
A diet high in sugar, especially from processed foods, not only affects weight but also directly harms the liver.
Therefore, housewives should reduce sugar intake in their diet as well as their family's daily habits.
This is an important measure to protect liver health that is recommended to be implemented as soon as possible.
