A healthy liver is crucial for optimal metabolic functions 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 in preventing disease and maintaining good health.
Maintaining a healthy weight is essential as obesity is a major risk factor for liver diseases, particularly fatty liver disease. Excessive fat accumulation can lead to liver damage, so it’s important to maintain a healthy weight with a balanced diet that prioritizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins, and healthy fats while limiting foods high in fat, sugar, and salt.
Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption is also important as it can cause liver damage and other complications. Drinking enough water helps eliminate toxins and improve liver function while regular exercise has many health benefits including maintaining a healthy weight and reducing inflammation.
Smoking should be avoided as it contains toxins that increase the risk of liver cancer and worsen liver damage. A healthy diet rich in nutrients and fiber is recommended to protect liver health. Foods high in fat, sugar, and salt should be limited while prioritizing fruits, vegetables, whole grains, proteins
