As the "general officer" of the human body, the liver is an important detoxification and detoxification organ in the human body. It metabolizes harmful substances in the body and regulates the internal environment of the body.
can also help participate in multiple functions such as digestion, absorption, and blood coagulation. Therefore, once the liver is damaged, it will have a greater impact on the body.
However, the incidence rate of liver diseases is getting higher and higher now. Most of them are discovered in the middle and late stages and have missed the best treatment period, which makes people feel very scared. So, don’t liver diseases have some obvious manifestations?
Do you have these 4 bad habits that damage your liver? Quit as soon as possible
1. Long-term smoking
Long-term smoking will not only affect the health of the lungs, but also increase the circulatory burden on the liver.
Tobacco itself contains too many free radicals. Once it enters the body, the antioxidant free radical energy of the human body gradually decreases, and the antioxidant system in the liver is imbalanced, which can easily cause tissue damage or necrosis or even cancer.
2. Negative emotions
Some people are more sensitive and delicate, and they always have some negative emotions and bad emotional states. Summer emotions will not only affect their mood, but may also affect their physical health.
For example, bad emotions are likely to lead to strong liver fire, stagnation of liver qi, etc. Therefore, if you want to take care of your liver, you also hope that you can actively adjust and control your emotional state.
3. Insufficient sleep
Because people’s life and work are now under great pressure, staying up late has become a common occurrence. Staying up late for a long time will lead to the occurrence of disease.
Because only during sleep, the body's liver will enter the stage of self-repair and regeneration. Staying up late will cause lack of sleep, reduce resistance and immunity, and also affect the liver's self-repair.
Try to fall asleep before 11 pm and ensure seven hours of sleep every day, so as to help the liver detoxify.
4. Frequent drinking
Alcohol is extremely harmful to the liver. Frequent drinking will cause alcohol toxins to accumulate in the liver and cause alcoholic fatty liver disease. In life, many people drink alcohol when socializing or gathering with relatives and friends. Over time, Over time, the liver will continue to be damaged and liver disease will occur.
WHO appeals: Stop drinking "1 tea", which may be more harmful to the liver than drinking alcohol. It is recommended to deal with it early
[Moldy Tea]
Tea is a healthy drink rich in various nutrients, but the tea itself is also very susceptible to moisture. , tea that is damp and moldy cannot be drunk.
Some people think that it is a pity to throw away moldy tea leaves. As long as they are simply dried in the sun, they still want to brew and drink them. In fact, this is very dangerous. Once tea becomes moldy and spoiled, it will produce many bacteria and toxins, such as aflatoxin.
This is a highly carcinogenic toxin that will increase the detoxification and metabolic burden of the liver. If toxins cannot be excreted in time, they will accumulate in the liver. If things go on like this, they will inevitably damage our stem cells and cause disease.
For people who have consumed this moldy tea for several years, the harm can be imagined. Over time, liver cancer came to the door.
Moreover, drinking moldy tea is likely to cause diarrhea or even acute gastroenteritis, so you should not drink it.
In addition to moldy tea, these 4 items may contain aflatoxin, please deal with them in time!
1. Moldy peanuts
Some foods contain aflatoxin, and excessive intake of this carcinogen will directly lead to liver cancer. Therefore, you need to know what items are hidden and stay away from them as soon as possible. The reason why some people are harmed by aflatoxin is that they are too frugal and are reluctant to throw away food after it has gone bad. Many harmful substances will be produced and harm the body. If they continue to consume them, the risk of disease is high.
For example, moldy peanuts contain a lot of aflatoxin. After spoilage, the peanuts taste worse and taste bitter. Signs of mold can also be seen on their appearance. If this has already happened, it should be thrown away.
2. Edible oil
Edible oil is indispensable for cooking in life. Generally, many families now choose vegetable oils such as soybeans and peanuts. Although this kind of edible oil is relatively healthy, there are problems with the way it is stored during the oil extraction process. , then peanuts, soybeans and other substances are easily moldy, and aflatoxin may also be present in edible oil.
Usually, the oil produced by some black workshops is likely to have such problems, so we need to pay more attention.
3. Unwashed chopsticks
This point is also ignored by many people. In fact, the chopsticks we use daily do not themselves contain aflatoxin, but there will be food residue on them when they are used. If it lasts for a long time, it will cause mold to produce aflatoxin.
Therefore, when we choose chopsticks, it is best to use iron ones. If they are wooden chopsticks, they must be thoroughly cleaned, soaked in hot water, and replaced frequently.
4. Cutting boards
Many items actually contain a lot of aflatoxin, which enters the human body after long-term exposure and ingestion. The harm caused can be imagined. Among them, cutting boards used for cutting vegetables and meat should be cleaned well and regularly. replace. There will be some food residue attached to the cutting board during use.
If it is not cleaned in time, in addition to easy deterioration, the chopping board may also become moldy because it is always moist. After mold becomes moldy, it will become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Eventually, the number will increase, and harmful substances may enter the human body after reuse. And affect health.
3 kinds of liver-nourishing and liver-protecting foods should be eaten more often, or they may help you nourish and protect the liver
1.Yam
Yam is a very common food, and it has certain medicinal effects. Yam can strengthen the spleen, remove dampness and strengthen the liver. The effect of kidney replenishing essence, yam contains soluble fiber, which can promote digestion and lower blood sugar.
Especially some mucus substances in yam have good moisturizing and lubricating effects, so they can nourish and protect the liver. Regular consumption of yam can prevent and treat liver diseases such as fatty liver.
2. Kelp
Kelp is a food with very high nutritional value. Kelp is very rich in iodine, as well as very rich in trace elements and alginic acid, a substance unique to algae.
First of all, it may be very helpful in helping our liver metabolize, and is conducive to the normal function of the liver. At the same time, kelp also has the effect of lowering blood pressure and blood values.
3. Bitter melon
If you want to take good care of your liver, you might as well eat some bitter melon. As a healthy green vegetable, the reason why bitter melon is suitable for people who want to nourish the liver is that it has the effect of clearing away heat and reducing fire.
Many people tend to feel irritable when the weather is sultry and hot in summer. In this state, their overall condition will deteriorate. In addition, some people may have emotional imbalances and poor sleep quality, which may lead to strong anger.
The adverse consequences of persistently strong liver fire include bitter mouth, bad breath, excessive eye secretions, insomnia, etc. Eating some bitter melon to clear away heat and reduce fire can help enhance liver function.
