Don't ignore simple ways to protect liver health

People who do not already follow a liver-healthy lifestyle need to know simple principles to change their habits. For example, those who like to drink alcohol should reduce their alcohol consumption to safe limits and avoid binge drinking. Diabetics should control their diabetes well and monitor pre-diabetics closely, lose weight if overweight, and treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

In addition, it is important to note the importance of regular exercise for cardiovascular health and overall health.

MSc. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Dai Lam - Head of the Department of Hepatobiliary Medicine, E Hospital said: The liver always has to work at high intensity, so although the liver has good regeneration ability, it still needs to be protected and its function restored regularly. This not only helps the liver perform its function well but also helps prevent some dangerous diseases: fatty liver, hepatitis, liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer...

1. How to protect liver health safely and sustainably

The liver is one of the largest organs in the body. When it is working properly, it takes everything that comes into the body and converts the nutrients into usable substances, then delivers those substances to the cells when needed. The liver also performs functions such as:

Regulates blood clotting. Makes bile to digest fats. Stores sugar for energy. Makes proteins for blood plasma. Aids digestion.

In addition, the liver also has the function of eliminating toxic substances that enter the body to prevent harm to health.

Kirkpatrick's book, "Regenerative Health: Discover Your Metabolic Type and Renew Your Liver for Life" recommends the following tips to prioritize liver health:

Follow a nutrient-dense diet, such as the Mediterranean diet. Prioritize foods associated with reduced liver inflammation, such as cruciferous vegetables, fatty fish, nuts, and herbs and spices such as turmeric. Limit ultra-processed foods. Limit foods high in added sugars. Limit carbohydrates that are stripped of fiber. Manage stress. Be physically active. Get enough sleep. Drink plenty of water.

2. Tips for choosing foods that are good for liver health

The American Liver Foundation suggests the following tips for choosing foods when grocery shopping:

Choose raw vegetables and fruits without added salt, sugar, or sauces. Choose healthy poultry and fish with the skin. Prioritize fish with omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon, trout, and herring. Buy fat-free or low-fat dairy products. Avoid foods with hydrogenated vegetable oils, saturated fats, and trans fats. Limit added sugars. Choose foods low in sodium.

There are more and more products advertised as liver detoxification, if you do not buy the right product, it is very easy to cause harm when the product contains ingredients that can cause liver damage caused by drugs. Meanwhile, the liver naturally cleanses itself by breaking down toxins that enter the body. Therefore, according to health experts, the best way to protect the liver is to follow a suitable lifestyle, eat moderately, have enough healthy nutrients and be active.