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An inadequate diet can be harmful to liver health, which can lead to diseases such as fatty liver disease.
World Liver Day is observed on April 19.
Every year, on April 19, World Liver Day is observed. It strives to increase the global awareness of liver related conditions and promote better health. Being the second largest organ within the human body, the liver functions as an unrecognized hero. Help in metabolism, digestion, toxin elimination, immune system regulation and nutrient storage. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), liver diseases are among the main causes of death in India, mainly due to excessive alcohol consumption.
As the world marks this day today, let's take a closer look at some of the reasons why our liver can be the reason for medical problems, apart from alcohol consumption.
Unhealthy diet
One of the main reasons why our liver may not work properly is an unhealthy diet and lifestyle options. An inadequate diet can be harmful to liver health, which can lead to diseases. Excess sugar, processed carbohydrates and saturated and trans fats can cause liver disease. These dietary options can cause fat accumulation in the liver, reduce organ function and increase disease risk.
Obesity
Several studies have shown that obese people have a greater risk of developing liver -related health problems, particularly non -alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Excessive fat can cause inflammation and damage to liver tissue, which potentially leads to non -alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a more serious form of the disease, if not treated in time. It is recommended to maintain healthy body weight to avoid health complications.
High cholesterol levels
Those with high cholesterol, blood pressure levels and diabetes have a higher risk of developing non -alcoholic fatty disease, cirrhosis and even liver cancer. Some changes in lifestyle such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, limiting alcohol and quitting smoking can cause lower cholesterol levels and improve health.
Medications
Exposure to certain medications, whether prescribed or not, can cause liver damage and even lead to organ failure. According to health experts, common and popular pain medications such as aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen are also dangerous, especially when taken frequently.
Herbal supplements
Sounds shocking, right? But, in fact, several herbal supplements such as Ashwagandha, black cohosh, green tea extract, turmeric, red yeast rice and Garcinia Cambogia can cause long -term liver damage, a condition known as hepatotoxicity. It can vary from minor elevations in liver enzyme levels to severe liver insufficiency, which may require a transplant or become fatal.
Some of the first symptoms of a bad liver include jaundice, abdominal pain and swelling, fluid retention, changes in urine and stool color, skin with itching, loss of appetite and the feeling of fatigue. Be careful with these problems and communicate with a health expert immediately.
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