World Liver Day 2018: Ways to prevent liver disease

Liver is the second largest organ in the body and the second most complex organ too.  The liver performs many important functions related to immunity, digestion, metabolism, and storage of the body. This organ fights infection and detoxifies your body by breaking down and eliminating harmful substances from the body. It stores nutrients and release them when the body needs them. Identifying the liver diseases is difficult as it has the capacity to heal and regenerate itself. Liver disease result in a 50% death rate so today on World Liver we share some tips for a healthy liver

How to have a healthy liver?

As per the World Health Organization (WHO), liver diseases are the 10th most common cause of death in India. Every year almost 10 Lakh people are diagnosed with liver cirrhosis in the country. Since the symptoms do not appear early, it is important to take good care of liver and to do that one needs to make healthy changes to lifestyle.

Tips for healthy liver

• The most vital thing to follow for a healthy life is to eat a healthy and balanced diet. Mainly focus on fiber-rich foods such as fresh fruits, rice, whole grains, and vegetables.
• Avoid junk foods that are overloaded with sugar and salt.
• If you consume alcohol then limit your intake, as it takes a lot for your liver to break down the toxins from alcohol.
• Maintain a regular exercise routine. Daily exercise will help in burning more fat, including the fat around the belly.
• Get vaccinated for hepatitis A and hepatitis B.
• Practice safe sex.
• Do not forget to wash your hand after using the loo.
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• As nicotine raises the levels of fat in the blood, and liver has to work to cut them down, you need to quit smoking. Smoking is a huge risk factor for liver disease.
• Cut down the carb intake, a low carbohydrate diet could improve the functioning of the liver.
• Drinking coffee can lower your risk of getting liver disease.
• A blood test is the best way to keep an keen eye on the levels of fat, cholesterol and glucose in your blood – all of which are associated with fatty liver disease
• Some illicit drugs and the chemicals they are mixed with can be toxic to the liver