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Legenda

Neurotransmitters
Acetylcholine
Adrenaline
Anandamide
Dopamine
Endorfine
GABA
Glutamaat
Serotonine
Substantie P

Eiwitten / enzymen
Acetylcholinesterase
MAO
Receptor
Transporter / Heropname eiwit

 

Drugs
Alcohol
Cannabis / THC
Cocaïne
Heroïne / Morfine
Ketamine
Nicotine
Speed / Amfetamine
XTC / MDMA


Overig
Azijnzuur
Choline
Remmend signaal
Stimulerend signaal

Alcohol

Fatty liver

The liver also plays a key role in the metabolism of fats in the body. It helps to break down and store fats and convert them into energy.

Drinking too much alcohol can cause excess fat to accumulate in the liver. The processing of alcohol interferes with the processing of fats. The liver metabolises the fats in the blood too slowly, and increasing amounts of fat are stored in the liver cells. The liver grows abnormally large.

This also makes the liver more vulnerable to injuries such as tissue damage and scarring – cirrhosis of the liver. A fatty liver can also lead to loss of appetite and nausea.