I know it’s technically a drink, but I put this first.
“Coffee is the only food that has clear evidence of a beneficial effect on the liver,” says Bansal.
People with pre-existing liver disease showed improved rates of fibrosis and cirrhosis (liver scarring), liver cancer, and overall mortality when given three or more cups of coffee per day. Interestingly, coffee contains many compounds, so scientists don’t fully understand what the exact ingredients in coffee do, she says. , is considered to be a combination of
Ideally, you should drink black caffeinated coffee to avoid the extra calories from cream and sugar, Bansal says. It’s worth noting that decaffeinated coffee doesn’t have the same effects as regular coffee, but there’s no clear evidence that caffeine is the driving force behind the effects. Caffeine supplements do not have the same effect.
Not a coffee drinker? Black tea may also help with liver health, Bansal says, but it may not have the same effect. Tea may have some effect, albeit small.”