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| 5 Surprising Daily Habits That Harm Your Liver (Not Just Alcohol!) | | Dear e-Alert Reader,
Your liver is a workhorse. It cleans your blood, processes nutrients, and helps your body fight off toxins. But even the hardest workers have their limits.
And for many of us, the liver is quietly paying the price for everyday habits we don’t think twice about.
You may already know alcohol can damage your liver. But did you know that a sedentary lifestyle, too many painkillers, and even a sweet tooth can put your liver at serious risk?
Let’s take a closer look at five common daily habits that may be sabotaging your liver—and what you can do to fix them.
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1. Alcohol Isn’t the Only Threat… But It’s Still a Big One
Drinking too much alcohol overwhelms your liver’s ability to process it. Toxic byproducts build up, damaging liver cells and leading to conditions like alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis (permanent scarring).
Even moderate drinking—especially when combined with other risk factors like obesity or certain medications—can take a toll.
Experts recommend no more than 14 units of alcohol per week and including alcohol-free days to give your liver a break.
2. A Poor Diet Can Be Just as Dangerous
You don’t need alcohol to develop liver disease. A diet high in processed foods, sugar, and saturated fat can lead to fat buildup in the liver, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).
Over time, this can trigger inflammation and scarring.
Sugary drinks alone have been linked to a 40% higher risk of fatty liver disease. On the flip side, a diet rich in whole foods—like fruits, vegetables, legumes, and fish—can actually reverse some liver damage.
3. Overusing Painkillers Like Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen (also called paracetamol) is one of the most common over-the-counter painkillers. But when taken too often—or combined with alcohol—it can overwhelm your liver.
That’s because your body produces a toxic byproduct while breaking it down. In high doses, this byproduct builds up and attacks liver cells.
Stick to recommended dosages, and talk to your doctor if you’re reaching for painkillers more often than not. Natural pain relief options like turmeric, acupuncture, or gentle movement may help reduce your need for meds.
4. Skipping Exercise
You don’t have to run marathons to protect your liver. Regular movement—even a brisk walk—can reduce liver fat and improve insulin sensitivity. Just eight weeks of resistance training has been shown to reduce liver fat by 13% and improve blood sugar.
Staying active doesn’t just help your joints and waistline—it helps your liver function better too.
5. Smoking: The Hidden Liver Saboteur
We all know smoking is bad for your lungs and heart. But it also harms the liver. Cigarette toxins increase oxidative stress, damaging liver cells and restricting blood flow. And smoking raises the risk of liver cancer by introducing cancer-causing chemicals that your liver must struggle to break down.
The liver is a champion of regeneration. But it can’t heal if you keep hurting it.
The good news? You have more control than you think. By eating whole foods, staying active, using medications mindfully, quitting smoking, and keeping alcohol in check, you give your liver the chance to thrive.
And if you’re noticing subtle signs like ongoing fatigue, nausea, or yellowing skin, don’t wait. Early detection is your best defense.
Your liver’s been looking out for you—maybe it’s time to return the favor.
To showing your liver some love,
Rachel Mace
Managing Editorial Director, e-Alert
with contributions from the research team
Sources:
The Conversation. (2025, June 19). 5 Daily Habits Could Be Causing Your Liver Serious Harm. ScienceAlert. https://www.sciencealert.com/5-daily-habits-could-be-causing-your-liver-serious-harm
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