The dangers of poor diet on the liver, even without alcohol consumption
Introduction :
It’s often thought that liver disease is primarily caused by excessive alcohol consumption. However, many cases of liver failure occur in people who don’t consume a drop of alcohol. This image illustrates this paradox well: a man dies of liver failure without having drunk any alcohol. The doctor claims that certain foods, consumed daily, can be just as destructive to the liver.
Further reading:
Role of the liver in the body
The liver is a vital organ that filters toxins, produces digestive enzymes, and stores certain vitamins. It is therefore essential to our overall health.
Non-alcoholic causes of liver disease
A diet high in saturated fat, refined sugar, and processed foods can cause fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic fatty liver).
