5 everyday drinks that can harm your liver like alcohol

As the second largest organ in the human body, the liver is responsible for metabolizing nutrients and detoxifying the bloodstream.

When too much fat builds up in the liver, it causes a condition known as a fatty liver – or hepatic steatosis – that if left untreated can easily lead to more serious health issues such as fibrosis or even cirrhosis.

These conditions can be reversed if the underlying factors contributing to fat buildup are addressed.

While alcohol is often blamed for liver damage, it’s not the only threat. In fact, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are becoming the most common chronic liver diseases. 

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According to NIH, “NAFLD is a spectrum of hepatic diseases associated with metabolic and cardiovascular disorders, such as obesity, insulin resistance (IR), hypertension, dyslipidemia and type 2 diabetes (T2D).”

Extensive research state that fat buildup and inflammation are caused by the consumption of sugary sodas, fruit juices, and energy drinks.

These are as bad for your liver as the alcohol.

1. Excessive Fruit Juice Consumption

While fruit juice is considered a healthy drink, consuming it in large quantities can be harmful. Store-bought juice contains high levels of fructose – the sugar processed by the liver. While whole fruits contain fiber, fruit juices do not, which leads to quick and high sugar spikes that put a load on the liver.

Over time, the liver turns the excess fructose into fat through lipogenesis, which eventually leads to NAFLD.

2. Sweetened Tea Beverages

Most bottled or pre-made iced teas contain high amounts of sugar which have the same effect as the fruit juices. When opting for tea, brew it yourself and sweeten it with honey.

3. Energy Drinks

Energy drinks contain lots of sugar and caffeine, as well as herbal stimulants that further strain the liver.

Regular consumption of energy drinks can raise liver enzyme levels. They can also impair liver function and disrupt metabolic balance.

4. Sports Drinks

Sports drinks are high in calories because of the sugar they contain. They also have electrolytes like sodium and potassium, but while day provide extra nutrition for athletes, sports drinks offer little to no benefit for individuals who don’t engage in physical activities. What’s more, they can promote fat accumulation in the liver at non-athletes.

5. Soda (Regular & Diet)

Sodas, both regular and diet, contain artificial sweeteners, which if consumed excessively, lead to insulin resistance and fat accumulation in the liver, especially in people with health risks.

Because they negatively affect your metabolic health, the consumption of soda should be limited or avoided entirely.

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