A healthy liver is crucial for optimal metabolic function and preventing disease. Lifestyle changes, such as maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking and limiting alcohol consumption, are all important habits that can help take care of your liver. Dr. Vu Truong Khanh, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi, emphasizes the importance of a healthy liver for overall health.
Maintaining a healthy weight is essential for liver health as obesity is a major risk factor for liver disease. Excessive alcohol consumption can also damage the liver while smoking can increase the risk of liver cancer. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats is recommended to protect the liver. Drinking enough water and engaging in regular exercise are also important for liver health as they help maintain a healthy weight, reduce inflammation and improve liver function. Periodic health check-ups including ultrasounds and liver function tests can help detect liver damage early and improve treatment outcomes. Vaccines for hepatitis A and B are also recommended to prevent virus-related liver diseases.
The liver plays a vital role in our body by storing nutrients, producing bile, removing waste from the blood, processing food and drugs