Many people believe that only those who consume alcohol are at risk of liver disease. However, individuals who do not drink alcoholic beverages can still develop fatty liver, elevated liver enzymes, and even cirrhosis. Unhealthy dietary and lifestyle habits can silently impact the liver over many years.
Diabetes and dyslipidemia
According to Times of India, the liver plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar and metabolizing fats. Therefore, individuals with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or dyslipidemia face a higher risk of liver damage.
In individuals with insulin resistance, the liver continues to produce sugar even when the body does not need it, while also increasing fat synthesis. This leads to fat accumulation in the liver, accelerating disease progression. This is also why many people are diagnosed with fatty liver concurrently with diabetes or elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Overweight and obesity
When the body accumulates excess fat, particularly visceral fat around the abdomen, the amount of fatty acids circulating in the blood increases. The liver must process this fat, leading to its gradual deposition in liver cells.
Individuals with a larger waist circumference generally have a higher risk of fatty liver than those with a normal weight. Losing approximately 5-10% of body weight can improve liver fat content and reduce inflammation.
Sedentary lifestyle
According to WebMD, physical activity helps the body utilize sugar and fat for energy. When activity is low, excess energy is converted into stored fat, with some accumulating in the liver. Furthermore, a sedentary lifestyle increases the risk of obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic disorders, all factors closely linked to fatty liver disease.
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Consuming beverages with added sugar is detrimental to liver health. *Thuy Hanh* |
High sugar and processed food intake
When consuming large amounts of soft drinks, milk tea, sweets, or foods with high added sugar, the liver converts excess sugar into triglycerides for storage. If this process occurs continuously, fat will accumulate significantly in the liver.
Processed foods often contain high levels of sugar, saturated fats, and trans fats. Regular consumption of these foods can increase the risk of obesity, promote fatty liver, and elevate liver enzymes, according to Eating Well.
Medications and supplements
The liver is the organ responsible for metabolizing most medications. Certain drugs, such as: pain relievers, tuberculosis treatments, and antibiotics, can be toxic to the liver if used for prolonged periods or not according to a doctor's instructions. Patients who self-administer traditional Vietnamese herbal remedies (thuoc nam, thuoc bac) or "liver-boosting" and "liver-detoxifying" supplements also face many potential risks.
Viral hepatitis
Hepatitis B and C are leading causes of cirrhosis and liver cancer. Many individuals carry the virus for years without abnormal symptoms. During this time, the virus silently causes inflammation and destroys liver cells.
Le Nguyen (Compiled)
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