A man who didn’t drink alcohol died of liver failure. Doctors warn that eating these 4 dishes every day can damage even an “iron liver”.
A man who didn’t drink alcohol died of liver failure. Doctors sighed, “Eat these 4 things every day. No matter how “iron liver” is, it will be damaged.”
Alcohol is not the only “killer” of the liver. Some foods that many people like, thinking they are harmless, actually damage the liver quickly.
When it comes to foods or factors that harm the liver, most people immediately think of alcohol. That’s why Uncle Li’s family and friends were shocked, and some were even shocked, when they learned that he had liver failure and eventually died of the disease at the age of 55.
According to relatives, Uncle Li always thought he was healthy, could eat and sleep well, but he felt tired easily, had tightness in his right ribcage, and his stomach kept getting bigger and bigger until his liver pain became more obvious, his legs swelled, and his skin started to turn yellow. So he agreed to see a doctor. The test results showed that he had chronic liver failure, even though he hardly touched alcohol.
In recent years, his condition has rapidly deteriorated, and he had to be urgently treated for confusion, hand tremors, gastrointestinal bleeding, and loss of consciousness due to hepatic encephalopathy due to toxins accumulating in his เล่นเกมคาสิโน UFABET ทันสมัย ฝากถอนง่าย blood. Despite the medical team’s best efforts, they were unable to save his life.
Uncle Li’s doctor said that many people misunderstand that only liver cancer can cause death, but in fact, acute or severe chronic liver failure is also life-threatening. When the liver loses its ability to detoxify, metabolize food, and create protein, the body begins to fail.
In severe cases, liver failure can lead to cirrhosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, infection, or even unconsciousness due to toxic buildup in the brain (hepatic coma), all of which are the leading causes of death related to liver disease.
4 Liver-damaging foods that many people eat every day without realizing it
The doctor further explained that Uncle Li’s liver failure was not caused by drinking alcohol, but rather by his eating habits that were just as damaging to his liver, especially the four types of food he regularly ate:
1. Moldy food
Moldy food often contains aflatoxin, a toxic substance that can cause severe liver cancer. Even if consumed in small quantities, this substance will accumulate in the liver and slowly destroy the liver. Many people mistakenly believe that cutting off the moldy parts will make them safe, but in fact, the toxin has spread throughout the entire piece, causing the liver to work harder to eliminate the toxin, which gradually deteriorates and eventually leads to liver disease.
2. Pickled vegetables or sour fermented vegetables
Uncle Li especially loves pickled vegetables and sour fermented vegetables. He has been eating them almost every day for many years. Even after he found out he had liver disease and received advice from his doctor, he still couldn’t stop.
In fact, pickled vegetables, especially those that are fermented quickly (not fermented for a long time), often contain high levels of nitrites, which can be converted to nitrosamines, which are serious liver cancer-causing substances. In addition, high salt content makes the liver work harder, causing chronic inflammation and injury, leading to liver failure. And if eaten continuously for a long time, it also increases the risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
3. Repeated frying oil
Doctors say that fried foods are not liver-friendly to begin with, as eating too much of them can weaken the liver, cause fatty liver, or increase the risk of liver cancer.
But what’s worse is Uncle Li’s habit of reusing frying oil many times because he wants to save money. Oil that has been reused for frying produces trans fats, oxidants, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), all of which are toxic to liver cells, causing liver inflammation, deterioration, and increasing the risk of serious diseases in the long run.
4. Soft drinks
Although Uncle Li doesn’t drink alcohol, he loves to drink soda. After learning that he has liver disease, he tried to switch to sugar-free soda, thinking it was safer. In fact, all types of soda are harmful to the liver.
Soft drinks are high in fructose, which promotes fat accumulation in the liver, leading to inflammation and long-term damage. Sugar-free versions that use artificial sweeteners such as aspartame or sucralose also disrupt the body’s metabolism, increasing the risk of fatty liver and insulin resistance. Regular consumption can make the liver work harder, leading to chronic liver failure, cirrhosis, or even liver cancer.
In addition, artificial sweeteners can create toxins in the body, putting even more strain on the liver.