Diet, Exercise Protect Liver Health From Alcohol Damage, Study Says

Key Takeaways

Diet and exercise can protect the liver from the harmful effects of alcohol

Any alcohol use increases a person’s risk of death from liver damage

But healthy eating and regular exercise blunt that risk, researchers found

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Enjoy a pint of beer, a glass of wine or a dram of whiskey?

Then make sure you have some healthy eats and a good dose of exercise on the side, a new study says.

A healthy diet and regular physical activity can protect your liver at least partially from the harmful effects of alcohol, researchers reported Aug. 27 in the Journal of Hepatology .

Any amount of daily alcohol intake or binge drinking increases a person’s risk of death from liver damage, researchers found.

But a good diet and more exercise sign