3 Morning Habits 'Destroy Liver' Faster Than Alcohol

Khaosod•Society•17d ago

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Morning routines like skipping breakfast, smoking, and drinking strong tea are causing liver damage in men, with experts urging lifestyle changes.

•Doctors warn that three common morning habits significantly damage the liver, potentially more so than alcohol consumption.
•These habits include skipping breakfast, smoking immediately after waking, and consuming strong tea or coffee before eating.
•The liver is particularly vulnerable in the morning hours due to its detoxification and recovery processes.
•Men are advised to adopt healthier morning routines, including balanced meals, adequate hydration, and sufficient sleep, to protect liver health.

•Doctors warn that skipping breakfast, smoking, and drinking strong tea/coffee in the morning can 'destroy the liver' faster than alcohol.
•The liver is particularly vulnerable in the morning after overnight recovery and detoxification processes.
•Skipping breakfast can lead to nutrient deficiencies and fat accumulation in the liver, forcing it to work harder.
•Smoking in the morning exposes the liver, which is busy processing toxins, to harmful chemicals when it is weakest.
•Consuming strong tea or coffee on an empty stomach can weaken the digestive system and liver, disrupting natural eating rhythms.
•These habits can lead to fatty liver disease, liver damage, and even liver cancer over time in men.
•Doctors emphasize that the liver is in a recovery phase after sleep and is highly susceptible to damage from toxins.
•Experts recommend men adopt healthier lifestyle choices, including balanced meals, avoiding alcohol and smoking, and adequate sleep, to maintain liver health.

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Doctors

"Certain morning habits can damage the liver just as much as drinking alcohol."

พฤติกรรมบางอย่างที่ทำเป็นประจำในช่วงเช้า ก็สามารถทำลายตับได้ไม่แพ้กัน

Doctors

"Skipping breakfast may lead to nutrient and protein deficiencies, contributing to fatty liver."

การไม่รับประทานอาหารเช้าอาจทำให้ร่างกายขาดสารอาหารและโปรตีน ซึ่งเป็นปัจจัยที่ทำให้เกิดการสะสมไขมันในตับ

Doctors

"The chemicals in cigarettes don't just harm the lungs; they also affect the liver."

สารเคมีในบุหรี่ไม่ได้ทำร้ายแค่ปอด แต่ยังส่งผลต่อตับด้วย

Doctors

"Drinking tea to stave off hunger before overeating at lunch."

การดื่มชาเพื่อประทังความหิว ก่อนจะไปรับประทานอาหารมื้อกลางวันมากเกินไป

Doctors(แพทย์)

Medical professionals issuing warnings about liver health.

Mr. Zhou(นายโจว)

A 52-year-old Chinese man whose elevated liver enzymes and fatty liver disease were attributed to his morning habits.

Khaosod Online(ข่าวสดออนไลน์)

The news outlet that compiled the report.