The liver is the body's main detoxification organ, most active from 11pm to 3am. This is the "golden" time for the liver to regenerate cells, eliminate toxins and regulate metabolism. However, if you often stay up late, sleep late or do not sleep deeply, the liver recovery process will be interrupted, which can lead to liver dysfunction in the long run.
A study published in the journal BMC Medicine shows that people with unhealthy sleep patterns, including insufficient sleep, insomnia and snoring, are at higher risk of liver disease than people with quality sleep. Specifically, people with unhealthy sleep are 46% more likely to develop liver disease than people with healthy sleep.
So how to support the liver through sleep? First of all, create a fixed sleep schedule before 11pm, limit the use of electronic devices at least 1 hour before bed. You can use gentle light and enjoy a cup of herbal tea such as artichokes and chamomile to relax your spirit. In particular, you should avoid eating late at night and drinking alcohol in the evening, because these are 2 factors that make the liver work even when you are asleep.
