The liver is a very important part of the human body, not only can it secrete bile, but it is also the detoxification guardian of the body. Once abnormalities occur, many toxins and waste in the body cannot be excreted in time, and health will be compromised.
However, many people’s livers are now showing signs of sub-health. The reasons are closely related to some of their own bad habits. Many men know that drinking alcohol harms the liver, but some bedtime habits may harm the liver even more! Quickly check yourself, if affected, it is recommended to correct it promptly.
What bedtime habits can be more harmful to the liver than drinking alcohol?
Not resting when it’s time to rest, staying up late frequently, some men may have to work overtime due to work reasons, but many men also like staying up late playing games, unknowingly harming the liver.
Because night time is the liver’s best detoxification period, not sleeping by 11 pm will affect its normal metabolism and detoxification. With decreased detoxification ability, toxins and waste in the body will accumulate, increasing the burden on other parts, and eventually, not only the liver will be affected.
For men with a strong addiction to smoking, the last thing they do before sleep may be to smoke a cigarette. Not smoking may cause anxiety. However, smoking before bed only causes greater harm to the body. It not only increases the detoxification burden on the liver but also easily stimulates the nerves, keeping you in an excited state, prone to insomnia, and a direct decline in sleep quality.
When lying in bed, a lazy mentality sets in. Despite feeling the urge to urinate before sleep, many men may not empty their bladder in time and hold their urine. During sleep, the body is already undergoing metabolism, and urine contains harmful substances. Holding it for a long time can also harm the liver.
Moreover, as urine is stored in the bladder, and the kidneys are involved in filtering and metabolizing urine, men habitually holding urine before bed is also detrimental to the bladder and kidney health.
Some men have the habit of eating late-night snacks, indulging in high-oil and high-fat foods. These foods are often hard to digest when consumed before bed, adding burden to various parts of the body. If not metabolized, they will keep accumulating in the liver over time, possibly leading to fatty liver.
To maintain good liver health, it’s best to avoid any of these habits before bed. If affected, it’s advised to change them promptly. Avoid eating late-night snacks before bed; dinners should be light. Try to sleep before 11 pm, reduce excessive worry, and you may lower liver damage, leading the liver to gradually recover.
Aside from bedtime habits that harm the liver, many men’s habits after waking up in the morning may also be harmful to the liver, such as skipping breakfast, waking up late, hastily getting out of bed, skimping on morning routines before heading out. Many people skip breakfast and combine it with lunch, saving time and money.
In reality, regularly skipping breakfast can cause nutritional imbalances, lack of proteins, leading to liver fat deposition. Prolonged bile retention in the gallbladder can make it thicker, increasing the risk of stone formation.
Moreover, many people mistakenly believe that prolonged sitting will only slow down metabolism, causing back pain and cervical spine pain. However, prolonged sedentary behavior will hinder the consumption of excess fat and calories, causing them to accumulate in the liver, which should not be underestimated in terms of liver damage.
In conclusion, although we are aware that alcohol harms the liver, besides alcohol consumption, the aforementioned bedtime habits may even be more damaging to the liver. Do you have any of these habits? Please correct them promptly. Taking care of the liver means taking care of longevity. Avoid causing harm to the liver and focus on maintaining regular eating of green vegetables, and following a routine of proper rest and exercise to gradually improve liver health.
