However, not only alcohol but many familiar daily foods can also cause liver damage if consumed regularly.
Sugary drinks and carbonated soft drinks
According to research by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), high fructose levels in soft drinks and sugary drinks can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a disease that is increasingly common. Dr. Joshua Tobin, a clinical nutritionist at Harvard University, warned: "consuming too much refined sugar causes the liver to overwork to metabolize, leading to fat accumulation and chronic hepatitis".
Fried foods, high in oil
French fries, fried chicken or fast food are high in saturated fat and trans fat. These substances not only increase bad cholesterol but also promote early hepatitis and cirrhosis. The American liver Association (AASLD) recommends limiting this group of foods, instead prioritizing healthy vegetable oils such as olive oil and canola oil.
Processed foods, sausages and frozen meat
Refrigerated meat, sausages, and canned foods contain high levels of nitrates, sodium, and preservatives, putting great pressure on the liver during the filtering and detoxification process. The Mayo Clinic (USA) said that a diet high in processed foods can increase the risk of fatty liver disease and liver cancer.
Experts recommend that to protect the liver, it is necessary to minimize sugar, fried oil and processed foods in the diet. At the same time, maintaining a reasonable weight, increasing green vegetables, fruits and drinking enough water every day will help the liver function more effectively.
