is the leading cause of liver problems, but many underestimate its actual impact, unaware of the amount of pure ethanol present in beverages. He noted that the typical normal intake for men is 30-40 ml of pure ethanol, and for women 25-30 ml , explaining how to calculate the amount of alcohol consumed by multiplying the volume of the beverage by its percentage of alcohol content.
Fructose , on the other hand , is often hidden in "sugar-free" products and poses a significant risk to the liver, because it is converted directly into fat without any prior transformations in the body or liver, thus increasing the risk of fatty liver disease with increased consumption.
Vyalov emphasized that other habits, such as water intake, exercise, and sleep patterns, do not directly affect liver health. However, some herbs and liver-cleansing supplements can pose a risk, and gut health plays a significant role , as it contains bacteria that produce substances either beneficial or harmful to the liver. Therefore, problems such as bloating or difficulty tolerating plant-based foods should be monitored.
The doctor pointed out that the main problem with liver diseases is the absence of early symptoms , because the liver lacks nerve endings, making it difficult to feel pain. For accurate diagnosis, he recommends liver elastography instead of ultrasound to precisely measure fat levels.
According to him, current liver problems can be treated in 50-100% of cases within about six months, meaning that the liver can recover to its normal state within a year if the problem does not go beyond the point of no return.
