Taking care of your liver is important all year. With these simple solutions you will be able to easily take care of your liver any time of year!
How to take care of your liver year-round
Your liver is a vital organ in your body, therefore it is so important to take care of your liver year-round. Your liver filters all of the blood in the body and breaks down poisonous substances, like alcohol and drugs. The liver also produces bile, a fluid that helps digest fats and carry away waste. Both of these functions are necessary for your body to function properly. There are simple ways to keep your liver as healthy as possible that easily transition into your daily life.
Maintain a healthy weight
It is important to maintain a healthy weight because obesity is linked to having a fatty liver. This can lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is a form of liver disease.
Eat a balanced diet
Eating a balanced diet is a great way to treat your body and your liver with the best care. This will not only help you maintain a healthy weight but will help your body function as best it can. It is best to avoid high calorie-meals, saturated fat and refined carbohydrates. Hydration is also essential, so drink a lot of water!
Exercise regularly
Exercise is another proponent of keeping your body healthy, like eating a balanced diet. When you exercise consistently, it helps to burn triglycerides for fuel and can also reduce liver fat.
Use alcohol responsibly
Alcohol damages your liver and the only way to reduce the risk of liver damage is by cutting down or giving up alcohol. Excessive alcohol consumption can significantly affect the liver and contribute to three types of liver disease: fatty liver, inflammation of the liver or alcoholic hepatitis, and replacement of normal liver tissue by scar tissue or alcohol-related cirrhosis. This new year switch out your cocktail with a mocktail!
Avoid Hepatitis
The inflammation associated with toxic hepatitis can lead to liver damage and scarring. Avoiding Hepatitis is key in keeping your liver healthy. You can do this by getting medical care if you’re exposed to blood, practicing safe sex and getting vaccinated.
Your liver is vital to your body functioning properly. Taking care of it should be a priority all year round but this new year make it a priority to make sure you are taking care of your liver.
published: Dec. 30, 2022, 4:52 p.m.