00:00Is excessive alcohol consumption really as bad for the liver as they say?
00:03The liver is the organ responsible for metabolizing alcohol.
00:08High or frequent consumption can cause the liver to become fatty.
00:12It becomes inflamed and in the long term forms scars, which we call cirrhosis.
00:17We have a popular trend in Colombia that we believe excessive alcohol consumption can damage your liver.
00:24However, this is not true. It doesn't only depend on excessive alcohol consumption.
00:28There are also other factors that can contribute to liver damage.
00:32Factors such as female sex, obesity, diabetes, and associated liver diseases.
00:38The best thing is to avoid consumption altogether, and also to avoid very frequent consumption habits on weekends.
00:45to avoid endangering your liver.
00:47If we implement healthy habits, alcohol consumption will stop.
00:52If you implement a healthy diet, physical activity, and avoid smoking,
00:56The liver can recover and we can avoid this catastrophic disease such as cirrhosis.
01:03I am Dr. Giovanni Hernandez, gastroenterologist and hepatologist, leader of the cardio service.
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