air pollution
From Air Toxins to Liver Toxins: How Our Polluted Atmosphere Harms Your Liver
When you think about keeping your liver healthy, you know to avoid alcohol, fast food, and sugary drinks, but what about toxins in the air? 99% of Earth’s entire population breathes air that exceeds the World Health Organization’s guideline limits, and polluted air results in millions of deaths every year (1). That’s a lot… and with the recent wildfires in Southern California on top of general air pollution from cars, trucks, planes, industrial factories, and energy plants, air quality should be a big concern if you already suffer from liver disease (2). Luckily, there are small things you can do to decrease air pollution and essential actions you can take to protect your health from its effects.
The Plug Team
