Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver

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Surprising Things That Can Damage Your Liver

Sugar
Too much sugar isn’t just bad for your teeth.
It can harm your liver, too. The organ uses
one type of sugar, called fructose, to make
fat. Too much refined sugar and high-fructose
corn syrup causes a fatty buildup that can
lead to liver disease. Some studies show that
sugar can be as damaging to the liver as
alcohol, even if you’re not overweight. It’s
one more reason to limit foods with added
sugars, such as soda, pastries, and candy.

Herbal Supplements
Even if the label says “natural,” it may not be OK for
you. For instance, some people take an herb called
kava kava for menopause symptoms or to help them
relax. But studies show that it can keep the liver
from working right. That can lead to hepatitis and
liver failure. Some countries have banned or
restricted the herb, but it’s still available in the U.S.
You should always talk to your doctor before you
take any herbs to make sure they’re safe.

Extra Pounds
The extra fat can build up in your liver cells
and lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
(NAFLD). As a result, your liver may swell.
Over time, it can harden and scar liver tissue
(doctors call this cirrhosis). You are more
likely to get NAFLD if you are overweight or
obese, middle-aged, or have diabetes. You
may be able to turn things around. Diet and
exercise can stop the disease.

Too Much Vitamin A From Supplements
Your body needs vitamin A, and it’s fine to
get it from plants such as fresh fruits and
vegetables, especially those that are red,
orange, and yellow. But if you take
supplements that have high doses of
vitamin A, that can be a problem for your
liver. Check with your doctor before you
take any extra vitamin A because you
probably don’t need it.

Soft Drinks
Research shows that people who drink a lot
of soft drinks are more likely to have nonalcoholic
fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Studies don’t prove that the drinks were the
cause. But if you down a lot of sodas and
have been meaning to cut back, this could
be a good reason to switch what you sip.

Acetaminophen
You’ve got a sore back, or a headache, or a
cold, and you reach for a pain reliever. Be
sure to take the right amount! If you
accidentally take too much of anything that
has acetaminophen -- for instance, a pill for
your headache and something else for your
cold, and both have acetaminophen in it --
it can harm your liver. Check the dose and
how much is OK to take in one day. Stick to
those limits, and you should be fine.

Trans Fats
Trans fats are a man-made fat in some
packaged foods and baked goods. (You’ll
see them listed as “partially hydrogenated”
ingredients). A diet high in trans fats makes
you more likely to gain weight. That’s not
good for your liver. Check the ingredients
list. Even if it says “0” grams of trans fat, it
may still have a small amount, and that
adds up.

Mistakes Happen
A doctor or nurse gets nicked by a needle
they’ve used on a patient. Or people injecting
illegal drugs share a needle. The needle isn’t
the problem. It’s what’s on it. Hepatitis C can
spread through blood. Even if it only
happened once, or you’re at high risk for
other reasons (like if you have HIV or your
mom had hepatitis C while pregnant with
you), you should get tested. So should
everyone born from 1945 through 1965.

Less Alcohol Than You May Think
You probably already know that drinking too much
is bad for your liver. But you might not realize that
“too much” can happen without you being an
alcoholic or addicted to alcohol. It’s easy to drink
more than you think. Many glasses can hold a lot
more than one standard serving, which is 5 ounces
of wine (that’s a little more than half a cup), 12
ounces of regular beer, or 1.5 ounces of liquor. If
you drink, be sure to keep it moderate -- that’s one
drink a day for women and up to 2 per day for men.
Thank You

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