The foods that are extremely harmful to the liver do not eat much

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Video content is professionally consulted by Dr., Dr. Dao Duc Dung - Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary - Vinmec International General Hospital Time city
In the body, the liver is responsible for eliminating toxins outside, all foods and drinks after entering the body are metabolized by the liver. Therefore, if the diet is not healthy, it will affect the health of the liver a lot.

1. Food is moldy

Foods such as peanuts, soybeans, corn, etc., when moldy, will produce aflatoxin with strong toxicity. This substance has the potential to cause much harm to the liver, in the long run this substance has the risk of causing degeneration of liver cells. Even liver cancer. Therefore, before eating, check these foods for mold or spoilage.

2. Dried fruit

Although dried fruit is delicious, it has a high sugar content. This type of sugar usually does not break down in the body leading to liver inflammation and fatty liver. So to protect liver health, limit the intake of dried fruits.

3. Fatty foods

Fried foods high in fat not only increase cholesterol in the body, increasing the risk of overweight and obesity, but also have a direct impact on the liver, accumulating fatty acids and saturated fats, making the liver fatty. Over time, it increases the risk of liver diseases. Therefore, you should only eat fried foods in moderation.

4. Foods high in salt

Eating too much salt is not only bad for the heart but also for the liver. Because when salt in the body increases, it leads to increased blood pressure, on the other hand, salt also changes liver cells related to liver fibrosis. Therefore, consider the amount of salt in your diet.

5. Pickled pickles

Melon is a favorite food of many people, however, it has a large amount of nitrite and a relatively high amount of salt. If you eat pickles for a long time, the body will absorb these two substances, this will burden the liver, easily make the liver diseased and can eventually cause liver cancer.

6. Grilled meat

During the processing, grilled meat is easy to change ingredients, producing substances that are not good for the liver, even causing cancer. In addition, this food also contains a lot of fat, spices, additives and a large amount of salt, which increases the metabolic burden on the liver and kidneys. Therefore, although grilled meat is quite attractive, we should only eat it with a small frequency.

7. Fresh bamboo shoots

Although fresh bamboo shoots are delicious and can be used to process many dishes, they are quite toxic because fresh bamboo shoots contain very high levels of cyanide. Therefore, before eating, bamboo shoots must be soaked and boiled to remove harmful substances.
The liver is an important part of the body, so to protect the liver try to maintain a healthy diet and stay away from the above foods.

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