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Seven Things That Can Damage Your Liver by kyrianpaul(m): 2:24pm On Jan 03, 2016
If you are a healthy person, you might not think twice about your liver and for good reason. This is because if you are healthy, you are probably not even aware of what your liver’s doing. Yet because the liver is such an important organ, it makes sense to educate yourself about it.

sugar
too much sugar isn’t just bad for your teeth. It can harm your liver, too. The organ uses one type of sugar, called fructose, to create fat. Too much refined sugar and high-fructose corn syrup cause a fatty build-up that can lead to liver disease. Some studies show that sugar can be as damaging to the liver as alcohol, even if you are not overweight. This is one more reason to limit foods with added sugars, like soda, pastries, and candy.
Too much vitamin A
You can find vitamin A in eggs and milk as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, especially those that are red, orange, and yellow. Many supplements also include it since it helps improve vision, strengthen bones, and give a boost to your immune system. But in very high doses, vitamin A is toxic to the liver. To stay safe, never take more than 10,000 IU a day.

MSG (Monosodium Glutamate)MSG enhances the flavour of many packaged and prepared foods, from chips to diet drinks. You might see it on a food label as ‘hydrolyzed vegetable protein,’ ‘yeast extract,’ or ‘soy extract.’ Still, some studies suggest that the chemical may make the liver fatty and inflamed, which can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and liver cancer.


Herbal supplements
Just because the label says natural doesn’t mean it’s safe. Studies show some of these supplements can keep the liver from working, causing hepatitis and liver failure. You should always talk to your doctor before you take any herbs to make sure they are safe.

More at http://healthnfitnessguide.com.ng/seven-things-that-can-damage-your-liver/

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