The liver is the largest internal organ of the body and performs many important functions. In which, there are 3 most notable functions, which are: Secretion of bile to help digest food; purify toxins for the blood to feed the body; stores glucose for energy when needed. If the liver is not working properly, it can cause serious problems for the body and even lead to death. Warning signs you may have liver disease include nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue; Darker urine, jaundice, edema due to cirrhosis… In life, there are many factors that can affect liver function:
Unhealthy diet, eating moldy foods containing Aflatoxin
In moldy grains such as rice, peanuts, beans, corn, nuts, etc. contain aflatoxin – a mycotoxin produced naturally from some molds. In addition to causing acute poisoning, aflatoxin mold is also considered a cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
According to research by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), aflatoxin mold has a white crystalline form, which does not decompose when cooked normally, so it is very difficult to handle. In addition, eating a lot of meat, fatty foods, sweet foods, using less fresh fruits and vegetables, eating too much salt… can cause fatty liver.
Excessive use of alcohol, beer, impaired liver function
Drinking alcohol regularly, in high concentrations damages liver cells leading to hepatitis, cirrhosis and increases the likelihood of liver cancer.
Unhygienic eating habits
Eating contaminated, contaminated or raw foods puts your body at high risk of parasitic infections. This is the reason that can affect the functioning of liver function.
Late detection of viral hepatitis
In Vietnam, the rate of people with hepatitis B and C is quite high. These diseases, if not detected and controlled in time, can progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Arbitrary use of antibiotics and drugs
Overusing antibiotics, taking them arbitrarily without consulting and prescribing a doctor not only contributes to antibiotic resistance, but can also increase liver disease. In addition, the use of drugs of unknown origin, ingredients … also easily cause severe damage to the liver.
To protect the liver, you should pay attention to some things such as:
– Choose healthy, clean, clear foods of clear origin, free from mold, toxic substances. Include a variety of food groups in your diet.
– Every day, prioritize vegetables – foods rich in antioxidants – such as dark green leafy vegetables, brightly colored fruits, spices …
– Limit products that burden the liver such as fatty foods, baked goods, alcohol …
– Get enough sleep and regularly exercise to improve the body’s resistance.
– Should have periodic health check and timely check when there are signs of liver disease. It is necessary to treat according to the advice of a doctor when detecting liver diseases.
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