A Healthy Liver: Essential for Metabolic Function and Overall Wellness

A healthy liver is essential for optimal metabolic function and overall health. Dr. Vu Truong Khanh, Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Tam Anh General Hospital in Hanoi emphasizes the importance of a healthy liver, which plays a vital role in our body by storing nutrients, producing bile, removing waste from the blood, processing food and drugs, and detoxifying toxins. It also produces proteins and blood clotting factors.

Maintaining a healthy weight is crucial 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. To prevent these diseases and maintain a healthy liver, it’s important to adopt healthy habits such as eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats. Drinking enough water and engaging in regular exercise are also important for liver health.

Regular exercise helps maintain a healthy weight, reduce inflammation and improve liver function. It also helps with insulin sensitivity, burns triglycerides and reduces the risk of fatty liver disease. Periodic health examinations 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.

It’s clear that taking care of your liver involves making positive changes to your lifestyle habits such as maintaining a healthy weight through dietary choices, limiting alcohol consumption and avoiding smoking altogether. Regular exercise is also an important part of this equation as it not only keeps you fit but also helps keep your liver functioning properly.

In addition to these lifestyle changes, it’s important to get regular check-ups with your healthcare provider so that any potential issues can be detected early on. This will allow you to take action quickly if necessary.

Ultimately, taking care of your