Mom’s Life
Arina Yulistara Haibunda
Friday, 29 Dec 2023 21:50 IWST
There are many daily habits that can damage the liver and are still done without realizing it. In fact, it is important to take care of this body organ.
The liver functions to filter toxins, produce bile and store energy. Therefore, it is important to maintain liver health so that the body can function well.
One habit that can damage the liver is staying up late. For one reason or another, staying up late is still a daily habit that is difficult to give up. In fact, whatever the reason, staying up late is bad for your health, you know.
When you stay up late, your body will produce more stress hormones, namely cortisol. Cortisol can increase the risk of inflammation in the liver.
For this reason, let’s understand the habits that can damage the liver so that the body remains healthy and fit.
Habits that can damage the liver
1. Stay up late
Staying up late can cause liver damage because it interferes with the detoxification process. While sleeping, the liver will work to remove toxins from the body.
When you stay up late, the liver cannot work optimally so toxins accumulate in the body. Apart from that, staying up late can also disrupt the body’s metabolism, thereby increasing the risk of obesity, which is also a risk factor for liver damage.
Quoting from Health, lack of sleep also causes fat to accumulate which invites the development of obesity, diabetes and heart disease. If you often stay up late, you should limit your time.
Mothers can also do the following tips to reduce the negative impact of staying up late on liver health:
- Make sure you get enough sleep the night before staying up late to celebrate New Year.
- Drink lots of water when staying up late.
- Avoid consuming alcohol and caffeine.
- Do light exercise when you stay up late.
2. Frequently drink alcohol
Alcohol is one of the most dangerous substances for the liver. Alcohol can damage liver cells and cause various liver diseases, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer.
The more alcohol consumed, the greater the risk of liver damage. Therefore, it is important to limit alcohol consumption or even stop drinking alcohol altogether.
Also avoid drinking a lot of alcohol at New Year’s celebrations, Mother.
3. Smoking
Smoking can also damage the liver. Nicotine and other substances in cigarettes can cause inflammation and damage to liver cells.
The more cigarettes you smoke, the greater the risk of liver damage. Therefore, it is important to stop smoking if you want to maintain liver health.
A study conducted in 2013 in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology found that smoking was associated with an increased risk of liver cirrhosis.
4. Sweet drinks and soda
A 2015 study published in The Journal of Hepatology, People who drink one or more sugary drinks have fatty liver disease. Therefore, sweet drinks can damage the liver.
Soda and other sweet drinks are high in sugar. Excessive sugar can cause fatty liver, which is one of the main causes of chronic liver disease.
5. High fat diet
A high-fat diet can also increase the risk of liver disease. Excess fat in food can cause inflammation and damage to liver cells.
Therefore, it is important to limit consumption of foods that are high in fat, such as fried foods, fast food and processed foods.
6. Just take medicine
Certain medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), can cause damage to the liver. Certain medications can also have side effects that are harmful to the liver. For this reason, it is important to consult a doctor before taking any medication.
7. Excessive exercise
Regular exercise can help maintain liver health. Exercise can help reduce inflammation and improve liver function.
Avoid doing excessive exercise. Excessive exercise can cause inflammation of the liver.
This inflammation can be a major factor in damage to the liver and can even cause liver cirrhosis.
How to maintain liver health
To maintain liver health, there are several things you can do, namely:
- Get enough sleep, namely around 7-8 hours per night.
- Exercise regularly but don’t overdo it.
- Maintain a healthy diet, by limiting consumption of fat and sugar.’
- Avoid excessive alcohol consumption.
- Stop smoking.
- Consult a doctor if using certain medications.
By maintaining a healthy liver, mothers can avoid various diseases, such as liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure.
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2023-12-29 14:50:00
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