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Liver diseases, especially fatty liver disease, are related to the glycemic index. Therefore, to limit the worsening of liver disease, the patient needs to have a plan to eat foods rich in carbs in the right way.
1. What are foods with a high GI?
The glycemic index (GI) is an index that reflects the rate at which the blood sugar rises of starchy foods after eating. GI index is divided into 3 levels as low, medium and high, in which a GI of 70 or more is called high.
Foods with a high GI are starchy foods, such as honey, sugarcane juice, glutinous rice, whole grain rice, malt, watermelon, carbonated drinks, dried fruit. Those are the foods that are not good for the liver.
Chỉ số đường huyết của một số loại thực phẩm
2. How do high GI foods affect the liver?
According to a new study from Boston hospital, foods with a high glycemic index can create an unhealthy environment for the liver. This environment can induce non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Research by Dr. S. Ludwig in the journal Obesity also suggested that high GI foods increase the risk of fatty liver disease, but found the mechanism was due to increased insulin secretion causing accumulation of stored energy ( glycogen) in the liver.
After 25 weeks of research on mice, divided into group 1 with high GI food, group 2 with low GI, scientists have shown that group 1 and group 2 have similar weight but the amount of fat attached to them is similar. around the liver in group 1 was 2 times higher.
In addition to fatty liver, high GI foods also increase the risk of hepatitis and cirrhosis gradually over a long period of time.
Các thực phẩm có GI cao làm tăng nguy cơ mắc các bệnh viêm gan và xơ gan
3. What should people with liver disease eat?
People with liver disease are very cautious in eating because they often feel unappetizing. One way to stimulate eating for people with liver disease is to teach them to eat foods that are good for liver function.
So what should you eat with liver disease? High GI foods like white bread, potatoes, etc. tend to raise the glycemic index quickly. Meanwhile, low GI foods such as soybeans, yogurt or cereals are high in fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar better. Therefore, you should choose foods with low GI to limit overload in the liver, increasing the risk of aggravating liver diseases.
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Reference article source: Webmd.com
