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Common Questions & Myths

There’s a lot of confusion about liver health sometimes. Especially around liver problems. That’s why we’re here. 

 

1. Myth: If I had a liver problem, I would feel sick

Truth: Many liver conditions stay silent for years.


The liver has a huge reserve and can keep working even while damage is building. Fatty liver, early cirrhosis, and chronic hepatitis often cause no obvious symptoms at first. That is why liver disease is frequently discovered late, sometimes only after serious damage has already occurred.

2. Myth: Liver disease only affects older people

Truth: Liver disease is rising rapidly in young adults.


Alcohol related liver disease, MASLD, and hepatitis are now being diagnosed earlier than ever. Lifestyle patterns, stress, metabolic health, and delayed screening all contribute. Age does not protect your liver.

What you should know:

  • Malnutrition and electrolyte imbalances can stress the liver

  • Purging and binge cycles can cause liver enzyme spikes

  • Long-term restriction may slow liver function and detox pathways

  • Eating disorders can affect muscle mass, metabolism, and immune strength

  • You can “look fine” and still be in danger physically

Eating disorders are deeper than food.

If you’re noticing fatigue, fogginess, or changes in your body, even without obvious symptoms, it’s okay to ask for help. Nourishment isn’t just about food—it’s about safety, balance, and giving your body what it needs to heal.

Disclaimer: This content is for general education. Please talk to a healthcare provider for personal medical advice.

 

3. Myth: You have to drink heavily every day to damage your liver

Truth: Liver damage is about patterns, not just frequency.
Binge drinking, drinking to cope, mixing alcohol with medications, or long term moderate use can all strain the liver. Many people with serious liver disease did not drink daily and did not see themselves as having a problem.

4. Myth: If my blood work is normal, my liver is fine

Truth: Blood tests do not always tell the full story.


Liver enzymes can appear normal even when fat buildup, inflammation, or fibrosis is present. Imaging, medical history, and symptoms matter too. Normal labs do not always mean a healthy liver.

5. Myth: Liver disease is always caused by alcohol

A few things to know:

Truth: There are many causes of liver disease.


Metabolic conditions, viral hepatitis, medications, autoimmune disease, genetics, and environmental factors can all damage the liver. Alcohol is one risk factor, not the only one, and blaming alcohol alone delays diagnosis and care.

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