Experts warn that two popular drinks can significantly affect liver health.
Sugary drinks
Especially bottled soft drinks or soft drinks with fructose-rich corn syrup. According to nutrition experts at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, consuming a lot of fructose sugar can cause the liver to convert excess sugar into fat. This prolonged process can increase the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. The disease usually progresses silently but can lead to hepatitis or cirrhosis if not controlled.
Alcohol
Although commonly used in meals or gatherings, alcohol is still one of the leading causes of liver damage. The liver must work continuously to break down alcohol. If the amount of alcohol ingested is too much or prolonged, liver cells may be damaged, leading to diseases such as alcoholic liver disease.
Dr. Rohit Loomba, a liver and gallbladder expert at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, said: "Gan has good self-healing ability, but consuming too many sugary or alcoholic beverages for a long time can impair liver function.
