Doctor Alexander Myasnikov: excess sugar in the diet contributes to the development of non-alcoholic hepatosis.
Doctor Myasnikov confirmed in an interview that alcohol is an absolute poison for the liver , especially used in large doses. But it’s not only alcohol that destroys the health of this organ. For example, the doctor stated, excess sugar, consumed by a person both in pure form and as part of various products, has a detrimental effect on the liver.
“Excess sugar, along with fast carbohydrates and high-calorie foods, can cause non-alcoholic hepatosis, which progresses first to hepatitis, and then to cancer,” Myasnikov warned, speaking with the Public News Service.
The doctor also reminded that the liver helps the body break down medications. An excess of medications taken or taken not as prescribed by a doctor, a passion for dietary supplements, the use of untested or unknown means – all this also has a detrimental effect on the liver.
“20 percent of all toxic hepatitis are made up of herbal medicines, including methotrexate,” – shared the doctor.
The specialist added that the liver suffers from a tendency to overeat, being overweight, and lack of exercise. In addition, the organ is sensitive to infections and poisoning occurring in the body. Myasnikov advised Russians to beware of hepatitis and get vaccinated. He drew attention to the fact that chronic hepatitis, like other liver diseases, can manifest itself with non-obvious symptoms: for example, joint pain.
Earlier, the MedikForum.ru portal wrote that doctor Myasnikov told which people are at serious risk suffer from a heart attack or stroke.
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