Prolonged sleep deprivation
Often staying up late not only causes fatigue and immunosuppression but also directly affects liver function. According to the biological clock, the time from 11pm to 3am is when the liver performs the strongest detoxification process. When you wake up late, your liver does not have the opportunity to rest and work effectively.
A stable environment is needed to perform detoxification, says Dr David Heber, a nutritionist at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) David Geffen School of Medicine. Prolonged insomnia or sleep disturbances increase the risk of fatty liver and reduce the ability to remove toxins from the blood.
Drink plenty of soft drinks and sugary drinks
soft drinks and soft drinks containing high fructose are the hidden enemy of the liver. Consuming too many of these drinks causes the liver to work overtime to metabolize sugar, leading to fat accumulation in the liver.
British nutritionist Dr. Sarah Brewer, author of Overcoming Liverpool Disorders, warned: Fructose is not directly metabolized like glucose but must go through the liver. When you consume too much, the liver converts it into fat, which is the leading cause of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease."
Abuse of painkillers and functional foods of unknown origin
Many people have the habit of arbitrarily using painkillers such as paracetamol for headaches and fatigue without following the instructions of a doctor. Long-term use and the wrong dosage will damage the liver. In addition, functional foods with unclear ingredients or herbal content can cause liver poisoning if used incorrectly.
Dr. Edward Liverpoolston, a liver expert at Johns Hopkins Medical Center (USA), recommends: Even overdose of over-the-counter drugs such as acetaminophen (paracetamol) can cause serious liver damage. In addition, many herbs advertised as supporting detoxification but cause a toxic reaction in the liver".
Eat unbalanced, few green vegetables
A diet lacking in fiber, high in fat and animal fat makes the liver work harder to process toxins and metabolize fat. Meanwhile, green vegetables and fresh fruits provide antioxidants and support effective liver detoxification.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a diet rich in plants not only helps reduce the risk of liver cancer but also significantly improves liver function in people with a high liver enzyme index.
Lazy to mobilize
Laziness contributes to obesity, insulin resistance, and fatty liver, which are factors that reduce the liver's ability to detoxify. Regular exercise helps improve blood circulation, helping the liver function more effectively.
