These are the 4 most harmful habits for the liver after waking up in the morning.
In Shandong (China), Mr. Zhang, 53 years old, has had hepatitis B for 30 years. He feels that his health is very good and has never felt uncomfortable. He also practices Tai Chi every day to train his character and improve his physical strength. Although his family has repeatedly urged him to have a health check, he always thinks it is a waste of money so he never goes for a health check.

Mr. Zhang also has the habit of drinking a few glasses of wine every night. He firmly believes that drinking wine can strengthen muscles and bones. For him, such a life is normal and comfortable, the dream life of many people.

However, not long ago, Mr. Zhang began to feel pain in his right shoulder. At first, he thought he accidentally strained his muscles while practicing Tai Chi, so he did not pay much attention and only applied pain relief patches. But after a few days, the symptoms did not improve and he also had frequent nosebleeds and bleeding gums.

Only then did Mr. Truong realize the seriousness of the problem and rushed to the hospital for a check-up. The test results showed that his hepatitis B viral load was 7 times higher, his liver function was abnormal, his transaminase index was over 500, his albumin concentration was as low as 27, and his liver, gallbladder and spleen color Doppler ultrasound showed thickened and hyperechoic liver parenchyma, an enlarged spleen and ascites. Finally, Mr. Truong was diagnosed with cirrhosis.

The liver is the most important metabolic and detoxification organ in the human body, performing important functions such as breaking down toxins, synthesizing proteins and storing energy. However, some morning habits of many people inadvertently harm liver health.

1. Drink coffee or strong tea on an empty stomach

Many people have the habit of waking up early and drinking a cup of coffee or strong tea to stay awake, but drinking on an empty stomach will stimulate the secretion of stomach acid and increase the metabolic burden on the liver. Caffeine and theophylline need to be broken down by the liver. Drinking them on an empty stomach for a long time can cause liver damage and even affect liver function.

What to do: First, drink a cup of warm water, then eat a small amount of food (such as a piece of bread, an egg) before drinking coffee or tea.

2. Hold your urine and do not stand up

After waking up in the morning, many people will hold their urine because they are sleepy or too lazy to move. However, after a night of metabolism, a large amount of toxins (such as urea, uric acid, etc.) accumulate in the bladder. If not eliminated in time, the toxins can be reabsorbed into the blood, increasing the detoxification burden on the liver.

Do: Urinate as soon as you wake up to help your body detoxify and reduce stress on your liver.

3. Skipping breakfast or eating a high-fat, high-sugar breakfast

Skipping breakfast will cause blood sugar levels to drop and your liver will have to break down glycogen for energy. Doing this in the long term can cause fatty liver disease. A high-fat and sugary breakfast (such as donuts, desserts and fried foods) will increase the amount of fat accumulated in the liver, causing fatty liver disease and even cirrhosis.

Do: Choose a healthy breakfast that combines high-quality protein (eggs, milk) + fiber (oats, whole-wheat bread) + an appropriate amount of fruit.

4. Sm.ok.ing or drinking alcohol immediately after waking up

Some people have the habit of smoking or drinking alco.hol after waking up in the morning, but the harmful substances in cigare.ttes and al.cohol can directly damage liver cells. Especially when the stomach is empty, alco.hol is absorbed faster and is more toxic to the liver. Long-term use can lead to alcoholic liver disease, cirrhosis and even liver cancer.

What to do: Quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption, especially avoid drinking or smoking on an empty stomach in the morning.