Did you know stubborn belly fat can damage your liver? Doctor shares 5 daily habits that can take a toll on liver health
Hindustan Times • • health
Key Points:
- Visceral fat, which accumulates deep in the abdomen around organs, is metabolically active and can release inflammatory chemicals and fatty acids that strain the liver, potentially leading to fat buildup and long-term damage.
- Dr. Kunal Sood warns that liver damage develops gradually from everyday habits, including weekend binge drinking, which contributes to fat accumulation in liver cells by increasing oxidative stress and suppressing fat breakdown.
- Consumption of sugary drinks high in fructose can overload the liver, promoting triglyceride production and fat buildup, especially since liquid sugars are absorbed quickly and lack fiber to slow metabolism.
- Frequent or high doses of paracetamol, particularly when combined with alcohol, can produce toxic by-products that damage liver cells, exceeding the liver’s detoxification capacity.
- A diet high in ultra-processed foods is linked to fatty liver, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome due to poor nutrient balance, excess calorie intake, and inflammation, while visceral belly fat further exacerbates liver strain by increasing fat delivery and inflammatory signaling.
