While a diet high in nutrient-dense foods can help protect the health of your liver and support optimal liver function, consuming certain foods and beverages too often could trigger and worsen liver conditions.
The following foods and drinks should be kept to a minimum for optimal liver health:
Foods and drinks high in added sugar: Consuming too much sugar, especially in the form of fructose, can damage the liver and lead to liver fat accumulation. High fructose intake has been consistently linked to an increased risk of fatty liver. Studies suggest that people who consume sugar-sweetened beverages, like soda, daily are more than 50% more likely to develop fatty liver disease compared to people who don’t consume sweetened beverages.
Red and processed meats: Red and processed meats are high in inflammatory fats and other compounds that contribute to inflammation and cellular damage. High red and processed meat intake is linked to a greater risk of NAFLD (Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) and liver cancer.
- Ultra-processed foods: Ultra-processed foods, such as packaged snack foods and fast food, are associated with a number of health conditions, including liver disease. Ultra-processed foods should be kept to a minimum to protect overall health, including the health of the liver.
- Alcohol: Excessive alcohol consumption damages the liver and significantly increases the risk of liver diseases, such as liver cancer and alcoholic cirrhosis. Studies show that women who consume one or more drinks per day and men who consume two or more drinks per day have a 42% increased risk of liver cancer incidence and a 17% increased risk of liver cancer death compared to those who drink less alcohol.
Though not all risk factors for liver disease are within your control, cutting back on the foods and drinks listed above can help protect your liver.
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