Everyday Habits That Quietly Harm Your Liver

Dr. Lam Nguyen Thuy An, Specialist Doctor Level II at University Medical Center HCMC - Facility 3, says the liver performs hundreds of essential functions, from metabolizing nutrients and storing energy to producing bile, processing medications and removing toxins. She also notes that long‑term liver damage can lead to fatty liver disease, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver failure and cancer.

Consuming more calories than needed causes fat to accumulate in liver cells, raising the risk of metabolic dysfunction‑associated fatty liver disease and later cirrhosis.

Alcohol is broken down into acetaldehyde, a toxin that injures liver cells; heavy or prolonged drinking raises risk of alcohol‑related fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer.

Overdosing on paracetamol or combining multiple paracetamol‑containing products can cause severe liver injury, including acute liver failure.

Aflatoxin from mold‑contaminated peanuts, corn, rice or nuts is strongly linked to liver cancer, especially in people with chronic hepatitis B.

Being inactive and regularly staying up late can increase the chance of fatty liver disease. At least 150 minutes of moderate activity each week and regular, sufficient sleep support insulin sensitivity, fat metabolism and overall liver health.

Because the liver can regenerate, symptoms often appear only after damage is advanced. Changing daily habits and having regular health checks help detect problems early and lower the risk of serious liver disease.

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