Enjoy Alcohol While Protecting Your Liver! Adding Science to "Moderation": Liver Defense Techniques from Medical Sources

Even for those who can't completely abstain from alcohol, there are practical measures to protect the liver. The key is "moderation" plus "scientifically effective habits." Specifically, this includes: ① optimizing the amount and frequency (establishing consecutive alcohol-free days each week), ② managing interactions with medications (such as over-the-counter drugs like acetaminophen), ③ vaccinations (for Hepatitis B and A) and infection prevention, ④ adopting a Mediterranean diet and managing weight, ⑤ maintaining a coffee habit, ⑥ incorporating strength training and breaking up sedentary time during the day, and ⑦ avoiding excessive intake of supplements. Coffee has been reported to be associated with a reduced risk of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis, while vaccines are effective for the primary prevention of viral hepatitis. Caution is advised with acetaminophen, as its combination with alcohol increases the risk of liver damage. These strategies should be considered alongside experiences and discussions on social media (such as sobriety communities, mocktail culture, and concerns about drug and alcohol interactions), proposing an approach of accumulating "small continuities" rather than imposing excessive demands.