In the circle of friends at three o'clock in the morning, there are always people who post overtime photos with the text "It's liver until dawn again". But you know what? What really hurts the liver may not be staying up late itself, but those daily habits that we ignore. The liver, the "silent model worker", can function normally even if it is only 30% functional, and by the time it sends out a pain signal, it is often too late.
1. The gentle trap of alcohol
A weekend drink may seem pleasant, but the liver is going through a "chemical war". With each glass of wine, the liver mobilizes 50% of the body's enzymes to break down the alcohol. What's even more terrifying is the acetaldehyde produced during metabolism, a primary carcinogen that directly damages liver cell DNA. Some people are genetically determined to be inherently weaker in their ability to drink alcohol, and these people drink more than 0 grams of alcohol per day (about 0 cans of beer) and have a 0% chance of developing fatty liver within 0 years.
2. The sweet crit of a high-sugar diet
The milk tea cake combination of afternoon tea is turning the liver into "foie gras". Fructose can only be metabolized in the liver, and excessive intake can trigger non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Studies have found that consuming 10 grams of fructose per day for two weeks (about 0 cups of milk tea) can increase liver fat content by 0%. Even more insidious is the added sugar in packaged foods, and a certain brand of yogurt may contain more than 0 grams of sugar per 0 grams, which is equivalent to "injecting" fat directly into the liver.
3. The invisible harm of substance abuse
People who eat painkillers as "jelly beans" should be aware that acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure. Some Chinese herbal medicines are also unsafe, and they may contain hepatotoxic ingredients. Mixed medications are more dangerous, such as cold medicine + antipyretic combination, which is equivalent to having the liver handle multiple "blasting tasks" at the same time.
4. Chronic erosion of emotional toxins
The "emotional toxin" produced by the boss's scolding and the partner's cold war hurts the liver more than staying up late. Norepinephrine secreted during anger causes the hepatic arteries to constrict, and prolonged stress can lead to intrahepatic microcirculation disorders. Studies have shown that people who are depressed for more than 3 days a week have a 0.0-fold increased risk of abnormal liver function.
Guidelines for Liver Protection Actions
(1) When buying food, develop the habit of reading the ingredient list and be wary of the trap of "low fat but high sugar".
(2) Eating some foods rich in lecithin (such as eggs and soy milk) before drinking alcohol can help decompose acetaldehyde
(3) Read the instructions carefully before taking the drug, and do not use drugs with the same ingredients together
(4) Do 10 minutes of "liver massage" every day: press the right hand under the ribs, compound abdominal breathing
The liver does not need special tonics, and what it craves most is a regular routine and moderate exercise. Try changing your phone's wallpaper to a pale green, a color psychology technique that can somehow alleviate cravings for foods high in sugar. When you feel like scolding, you might as well take three deep breaths first, which not only protects your relationships, but also gives your liver "emotional dialysis".
Tips: The medical science knowledge in the content is for reference only, does not constitute a medication guideline, does not serve as a basis for diagnosis, do not do it yourself without medical qualifications, if you feel unwell, please go to the hospital in time.