From Detox Myths to Coffee Truths—Top 10 Drinks That Love (or Hurt) Your Liver

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Spotlight Insight In a surprising twist on liver wellness, Harvard- and Stanford-educated gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi rocked the health community by ranking 10 everyday beverages on their liver wellness impact. His now-famous Instagram video offers a science-backed 1-to-10 ranking system to steer people toward making smarter drink decisions for an optimally healthy liver.

Top Takeaways from the Doctor's Desk

Hydration Hero

Water holds a ranking of number one with a score of 10. It helps in expelling toxins and facilitating good liver function.

Coffee with a Conscience

Black coffee gets a solid 9. With its antioxidant properties and protection for the liver, it is an everyday dose for Dr. Sethi.

Veggie Victory

Unsweetened vegetable juice is an 8. Healthy and low in sugar, it helps to detoxify the liver.

Beetroot Boost

Beetroot juice is a 7. It's packed with anti-inflammatory substances and a colorful addition to liver-nourishing diets.

Citrus Splash

Lemon water gets a 6. Hydrating and slightly detoxing, but it's no magic drink and is okay.

Green but Not Gold

Green smoothies are 5. Although they are extremely nutrient-dense, the calorie density and sugar content can be a liability if not managed.

New but Flawed

Fresh fruit juice has a 4. Natural sugars are sugars too, and there is too much to tax the liver.

Sweet Trouble

Sweet tea falls to 2. Added sugar and empty calories make it a poor option for a liver.

Store-Bought Pitfall

Commercial fruit juice is at the bottom, with 1. Full of preservatives and sugar, it's a stealthy saboteur to the liver.

Expert's opinion Dr. Sethi explained that the majority of drinks marketed as "healthy" end up harming the liver when consumed in the long run. His goal? To provide people with practical, fact-driven choices that promote long-term liver health. Final Pour It's not just a fad list—this is a valid message that what we ingest every day can cleanse or block our system. With liver disease rising globally, a list like this is more than appreciated—it's needed.

Sources: Hindustan Times, MSN Health, Zee News India, Times of India