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    Bad Habits That Might Be Damaging Your Liver

    EditorBy EditorFebruary 17, 2023Updated:February 19, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read Lifestyle
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    You might be so busy in your everyday life that you do not realise what you are doing to your health. For example, there are many people that feel stressed and consumed by work every day.

    So, they come home and treat themselves. Alternatively, you might feel under pressure from things that are happening at home. As a result, you can turn to junk food and even alcohol.

    But, something you have to realise is that these bad habits can be dangerous for your health. In particular, there are a lot of people that could be damaging their livers with the things they are consuming.

    Here are some bad habits you might have and what you should do to stop them.

    Table of Contents

    • Eating Too Much Sugar
    • Not Following the Right Acetaminophen Doses
    • Drinking too Much Alcohol
    • Consuming too Much Salt

    Eating Too Much Sugar

    We all know that junk food is not good for you. But, many people do not realise that sugar can be bad for the liver. The job of the liver is to convert the sugar you eat into fat.

    But, when you are consuming a lot of sugar all the time, this can have a direct effect on the liver and how it works. Over time, it can lead to fatty liver disease.

    So, not only can you put on weight from eating too much sugar, as well as have mood swings and energy crashes, but you can also damage the liver.

    Therefore, you have to make a conscious effort to cut down on the amount of sugar you are consuming. This is going to benefit you in the long run and make you feel better too.

    Having a balanced diet keeps you healthy, which means eating fruit and vegetables as well as whole foods. Having some treats every now and again is fine. But, you should not consume a lot of sugar every day.

    Not Following the Right Acetaminophen Doses

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    When you have a headache, the first thing you might reach for is acetaminophen. In other words, you are quick to pull out the paracetamol in order to get on with your day. But, do you know the correct dose you should be taking?

    Do you know how often you should be taking paracetamol? Admittedly, there are many people that do not know and simply take as many tablets as they think they need. However, this is not something you want to do.

    When you are taking too much acetaminophen, you can damage your liver. While it can be great when you have a headache, and you need some relief, you have to make sure you are reading the instructions and taking this medication properly.

    Therefore, make sure you are following the right dose and not taking too much.

    Drinking too Much Alcohol

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    If there is one thing that we all know is bad for our liver, it is drinking too much alcohol. But, many people are under the wrong impression and believe that you have to be binging every weekend in order to cause damage. This is not true, and you might be drinking a lot more than you think without realising it.

    For example, the UK NHS states that you should not drink more than 14 units a week. In terms of beer, this is around six pints. If you drink wine, this is about six medium glasses.

    So, while you might be having only one a night, if you are doing this every night, you are going to be over the limit. This is when you might be damaging your liver.

    Consuming too Much Salt

    Have you ever thought about the amount of salt you are consuming? This could be something you add to your hot beverages, or it could be packed into ready meals you are consuming. Either way, consuming too much salt every day is bad for your long-term health. It can lead to liver disease if it harms your main artery.

    Therefore, try to monitor the amount of salt you are consuming every day. If you have the opportunity, switch salt to other spices. This can be delicious when you are cooking food. What’s more, try another type of sweetener when it comes to your hot beverages.

    It might take some getting used to, but you will get there eventually and not notice the difference.

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