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Paracetamol overdose is one of the leading causes of acute liver failure, according to the British Liver Trust. fizkes/Shutterstock

Five common habits that might be harming your liver

Dipa Kamdar, Kingston University

Are your everyday habits damaging your liver? It’s not just alcohol – even sugar, painkillers, and sitting too much can take a toll.
Millions around the world use acetaminophen every day, but relatively few people are aware of the dangers of overdose. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Acetaminophen overdose is a leading cause of liver injury, but it is largely preventable

Kelly Grindrod, University of Waterloo; Eric Yoshida, University of British Columbia, and Trana Hussaini, University of British Columbia

Acetaminophen is one of the most commonly used drugs, yet acetaminophen overdose is a leading cause of liver damage. It can be easily prevented.

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