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I heard alcohol is bad for your liver. How does alcohol effect your liver, really? What if I have just a drink a day? alcohol AlcoholThough alcohol is legal and accepted in many social settings, it can be a very harmful substance when heavily abused. alcohol-addiction Alcohol AddictionAlcoholics often suffer from ailments attributed to chronic alcohol abuse, including cardiovascular disease, liver disease, and cancer. alcohol-abuse Alcohol AbuseDrinking too much alcohol can result in alcohol poisoning and death. |
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It has been proven that chronic alcohol abuse can cause liver damage and liver cancer. YES, too much alcohol is bad for your liver. But I wonder how moderate drinking effects your liver. I heard moderate drinking benefits your body in a lot of ways...it's hard to imagine it helping your liver, though. Anyone? |
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Yes alcohol does damage your liver if your use of alcohol is chronic. It can lead to ALD (Alcohol-induced Liver Disease) and Liver Cancer. But this again directly proportional to the severity of your alcoholism. There are studies now that show that a glass of wine/port/sherry a day is actually good for you. The liver is the only organ that has regenerative capabilities. As little as 25% of a liver can regenerate into a whole liver. However, if you are at the aftershave, Lysol and rubbing alcohol consumption stage - it's not likely your liver will recover. |
