Vietnam health experts warn common drinks can silently damage liver

Health specialists in Vietnam say that liver damage is not caused only by alcohol. Frequently consumed beverages such as sugary bottled fruit juices, energy drinks and other sweetened drinks can overload the liver with sugar, caffeine, taurine and other stimulants, leading over time to non‑alcoholic fatty liver disease, inflammation and reduced liver function.

A typical 500 ml bottle of fruit juice may contain more than 50 g of sugar, and regular intake can cause excess fat to accumulate in the liver. Energy drinks, popular among workers, students and drivers, combine high caffeine levels with sugar and other additives, which also burden liver metabolism, especially when combined with alcohol. Experts advise limiting these drinks, choosing water or fresh fruit, moderating alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy weight, and having regular liver function checks for people over 40 or those with risk factors such as obesity or diabetes.