Sugar
Too much sugar isn\u2019t 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\u2019re not overweight. It\u2019s one more reason to limit foods with added sugars, such as soda, pastries, and candy.
Herbal Supplements
Even if the label says \u201cnatural,\u201d 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\u2019s still available in the U.S. You should always talk to your doctor before you take any herbs to make sure they\u2019re 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\u2019s 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\u2019t need it.
Soft Drinks
Research shows that people who drink a lot of soft drinks are more likely to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Studies don\u2019t 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\u2019ve 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\u2019ll see them listed as \u201cpartially hydrogenated\u201d ingredients). A diet high in trans fats makes you more likely to gain weight. That\u2019s not good for your liver. Check the ingredients list. Even if it says \u201c0\u201d 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\u2019ve used on a patient. Or people injecting illegal drugs share a needle. The needle isn\u2019t the problem. It\u2019s what\u2019s on it. Hepatitis C can spread through blood. Even if it only happened once, or you\u2019re 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 \u201ctoo much\u201d can happen without you being an alcoholic or addicted to alcohol. It\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\u2019s one drink a day for women and up to 2 per day for men.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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