10 habits, lifestyle factors that are damaging your liver

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10 habits, lifestyle factors that are damaging your liver

Published on Sep 11, 2023 12:48 PM IST

From high sugar intake to popping pills without prescription, here are lifestyle factors that could be playing havoc with your liver health.

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Liver is our detoxification organ. Any neglect can damage our health and affect longevity. There are several things and habits that can damage your liver. Nutritionist Juhi Kapoor shares on her Instagram page.(Pixabay)

Published on Sep 11, 2023 12:48 PM IST

Liver is our detoxification organ. Any neglect can damage our health and affect longevity. There are several things and habits that can damage your liver. Nutritionist Juhi Kapoor shares on her Instagram page.(Pixabay)

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Excessive alcohol consumption: Chronic alcohol use can lead to alcoholic liver disease, which can range from fatty liver to cirrhosis. If you want to protect your liver, limit alcohol intake.(Unsplash)

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Excessive alcohol consumption: Chronic alcohol use can lead to alcoholic liver disease, which can range from fatty liver to cirrhosis. If you want to protect your liver, limit alcohol intake.(Unsplash)

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Poor diet: A diet high in unhealthy fats, sugar, and processed foods can contribute to fatty liver disease. Add green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds to your diet to ensure good liver health. (Unsplash)

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Poor diet: A diet high in unhealthy fats, sugar, and processed foods can contribute to fatty liver disease. Add green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and seeds to your diet to ensure good liver health. (Unsplash)

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Obesity: Being overweight can increase the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Eat healthy, do regular exercise, and follow an active lifestyle for losing weight. (Shutterstock Image)

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Obesity: Being overweight can increase the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Eat healthy, do regular exercise, and follow an active lifestyle for losing weight. (Shutterstock Image)

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Viral hepatitis: Infections like hepatitis B and C can cause long-term liver damage if left untreated. (Twitter/JewelCenterNg)

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Viral hepatitis: Infections like hepatitis B and C can cause long-term liver damage if left untreated. (Twitter/JewelCenterNg)

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Medications and supplements: Some drugs and supplements, when taken in excess or without medical supervision, can harm the liver. (Unsplash)

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Medications and supplements: Some drugs and supplements, when taken in excess or without medical supervision, can harm the liver. (Unsplash)

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Smoking: If you are a chain smoker, you are not just harming your lungs, you are also damaging your liver. Smoking may increase the risk of liver cancer and impair liver function. (Pixabay)

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Smoking: If you are a chain smoker, you are not just harming your lungs, you are also damaging your liver. Smoking may increase the risk of liver cancer and impair liver function. (Pixabay)

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Environmental toxins: Exposure to certain chemicals and toxins can be harmful to the liver. Make sure to detox with natural remedies. (Shutterstock)

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Environmental toxins: Exposure to certain chemicals and toxins can be harmful to the liver. Make sure to detox with natural remedies. (Shutterstock)

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Lack of exercise: A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to obesity and increase the risk of liver issues. Make sure to include exercise in your daily routine. (Unsplash)

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Lack of exercise: A sedentary lifestyle can contribute to obesity and increase the risk of liver issues. Make sure to include exercise in your daily routine. (Unsplash)

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High sugar intake: Excessive sugar consumption may contribute to NAFLD. Include healthy alternatives to sugar in your diet and eat healthy for curbing unnecessary sweet cravings.

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High sugar intake: Excessive sugar consumption may contribute to NAFLD. Include healthy alternatives to sugar in your diet and eat healthy for curbing unnecessary sweet cravings.

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Lack of hydration: Staying hydrated is important for overall health, including liver function. Have plenty of water, hydrating fruits and vegetables, and natural drinks that have minimal sugar. (Pixabay)

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Lack of hydration: Staying hydrated is important for overall health, including liver function. Have plenty of water, hydrating fruits and vegetables, and natural drinks that have minimal sugar. (Pixabay)