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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
These 3 (common) foods can damage the liver
Our liver is one of the most important organs of the body that plays a crucial role in numerous bodily functions, including filtering blood, producing bile, and metabolizing nutrients. It acts as a primary filtration system, removing toxins and waste products from the blood. However, certain foods, that otherwise seem harmless, can seriously damage the liver, and can manifest in the form of fatty liver, Cirrhosis, Fatty Liver Disease, Acute Liver Failure, and Chronic Liver Disease. The good news is that you can avoid consuming these foods in your regular diet, and prevent all these ailments. Let's take a look at top 3 foods that damage your liver (source: Fructose-Heavy Foods Fructose is a type of sugar found naturally in fruits, honey, and some sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup. While small amounts of fructose from whole fruits are generally safe, consuming too much fructose, especially from processed foods and sweetened drinks, can damage the liver. When you eat a lot of fructose, your liver works hard to break it down. Unlike glucose, fructose is mostly processed in the liver, where it can quickly turn into fat. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This can lead to fat building up inside the liver, a condition called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Over time, this fat buildup can cause inflammation, scarring, and even liver cancer. High fructose intake also increases oxidative stress and inflammation in the liver. It can raise uric acid levels and blood pressure, and cause insulin resistance, which means your body doesn't respond well to insulin. These changes increase the risk of liver disease and other health problems like diabetes and heart disease. The problem is especially serious with processed foods and drinks that contain added fructose, such as sodas, candies, and many baked goods. These foods can overwhelm the liver's ability to process fructose safely, leading to liver damage. Industrial Seed Oils Industrial seed oils are oils extracted from seeds like sunflower, safflower, cottonseed, soybean, and corn. These oils are common in many processed and fried foods. While they may seem healthy because they come from plants, they can harm your liver and overall health. These oils are high in omega-6 fatty acids, which are essential in small amounts but harmful when consumed excessively. A high intake of omega-6 fats can cause chronic inflammation in the body, including the liver. This inflammation can contribute to liver damage and diseases like fatty liver. Moreover, industrial seed oils are unstable and easily oxidize when exposed to heat, light, or chemicals during processing and cooking. This oxidation produces harmful substances such as trans fats and lipid peroxides. Trans fats are linked to heart disease and type 2 diabetes, while lipid peroxides can damage liver cells by harming DNA and proteins. Repeatedly heating these oils, as happens in frying, makes them even more toxic and increases the risk of liver inflammation and damage. Studies also suggest that these oils may disrupt the balance of good and bad bacteria in the gut, further promoting inflammation and liver problems. Experts advise limiting the use of industrial seed oils and instead choosing healthier fats like olive oil, coconut oil, rice bran oil, and ghee. These alternatives are more stable and less likely to cause inflammation. Fruit Juices Many people think fruit juices are healthy, but most commercially available fruit juices are high in sugar and low in fiber. When fruit is juiced, the natural fiber is removed, leaving mostly sugar, especially fructose. Drinking large amounts of fruit juice can cause the same problems as eating too much fructose-heavy processed food. The liver has to process all that sugar, which can lead to fat accumulation, inflammation, and oxidative stress in liver cells. Unlike whole fruits, fruit juices cause a rapid spike in blood sugar and fructose levels, which overloads the liver. This can worsen fatty liver disease and increase the risk of liver damage. For those concerned about liver health, it is better to eat whole fruits rather than drinking fruit juices. Whole fruits contain fiber that slows sugar absorption and reduces the burden on the liver. Avoid fruit juices without pulp and those with added sugars, as they can contribute to liver fat and inflammation just like sugary sodas One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Hans India
01-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Diabetes drug can effectively treat fatty liver: Study
New Delhi: Treating patients with semaglutide -- an anti-diabetic medication -- can halt and even reverse liver disease, according to a study. Researchers from the King's College London, UK, chose to investigate semaglutide as a potential treatment because this class of drug helps reduce fat and liver scarring for people with metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH) -- a life-threatening form of liver disease. MASH is a more severe form of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) -- a long-lasting liver condition caused by having too much fat in the liver. It is closely linked with obesity as well as conditions such as type 2 diabetes and heart and circulatory disease. In the trial conducted across 37 countries around the world, 800 participants were randomly assigned to receive a once-weekly injection of 2.4 milligrams of semaglutide or placebo, alongside lifestyle counselling. The results, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed that after 72 weeks of treatment, 62.9 per cent of participants experienced a reduction in steatohepatitis (inflammation of the liver with fat accumulation in the liver) versus 34.3 per cent for participants who took the placebo. About 37 per cent of the semaglutide group also had improvements in their liver fibrosis versus 22.4 per cent in the placebo group. "MASLD is a growing problem worldwide and this trial will provide real hope for patients with MASH. While these results must be treated with caution, the analysis shows semaglutide can be an effective tool to treat this advanced liver disease," said Prof Philip Newsome, from King's College. Researchers also found that people receiving semaglutide had improvements in liver enzymes and other blood measures of liver fibrosis, as well as 10.5 per cent weight loss. However, gastrointestinal adverse events were more common in the semaglutide group, such as nausea, diarrhoea, constipation, and vomiting, the team said.
