Exposure to toxins
Although the liver is responsible for filtering toxins from the blood, excessive exposure to toxins can be harmful. Read warning labels on household chemicals; Wash fruits and vegetables before eating to ensure that pesticides do not accidentally penetrate the body.
Harmful supplements
Supplements labeled "natural" do not necessarily mean that they are good for the body. Many herbs and supplements are thought to be related to liver damage. In fact, about 20% of liver damage in the US is caused by herbs. Taking more medication or herb that affects the liver can make the problem worse.
Drinking a lot of alcohol
Alcohol fatty liver, leading to alcohol-related hepatitis, eventually cirrhosis and even liver cancer, is a process that begins with only four glasses per day for men and two glasses for women. When you start to have symptoms, your liver may be too damaged to recover. However, if you stop drinking alcohol while you are still in the stage of fatty liver, the liver can recover.
Obesity, diabetes or high cholesterol
These conditions can cause non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and can also lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Just like with fatty liver caused by alcohol, by cutting down on simple starches such as bread and sugar, and eating lots of fruits, vegetables and protein, the liver can recover.
history of liver disease
You may be more susceptible to liver disease if you or your loved one has had liver disease. For example, hepatitis B or C and hemochromatosis are risk factors for liver cancer. If you have a family member with hereditary liver disease, such as hemochromatosis, Wilson's disease or α 1-antitrypsin deficiency, you should be wary of symptoms.
