World Liver Day 2024: 7 Simple Tips To Boost Your Liver Health

World Liver Day 2024: Prioritize Liver Health For A Natural Energy Boost

World Liver Day falls in April, and it's a good time to step back and understand how the liver processes everything we eat and drink, filters out unwanted substances, and supplies the body with energy. It's responsible for around 500 essential functions but helps keep the body running. When the liver doesn't function properly, the body struggles. For people with chronic liver disease, the liver cannot complete vital tasks, which can cause symptoms that impact everyday life.

Here are seven simple actions to promote your liver health and energize your body:

With regular checks, a doctor can detect early signs of liver health-related problems and advise on treatment accordingly. Your doctor can help you address fatigue in many ways, like advising you on improving your sleep environment to maximize your energy levels.

1. Eat nutritious, well-rounded meals. Exclude foods with unhealthy fat, including processed foods, which can prevent additional fat build-up in your liver.
2. Reduce salt and sugar, as too much of these can damage your liver.
3. Drink enough water.
4. However, as there is no clear evidence of the right amount of coffee for your liver, it should be consumed in moderation or after consultation with the doctor.
5. Maintain a healthy weight.
6. Avoid alcohol consumption, especially if you already have a form of liver disease.
7. Try pacing and prioritizing essential tasks. This can help you allocate energy better throughout the day without becoming overwhelmed.

Signs To Look Out For Risk Factors And Symptoms

Chronic liver disease is more common than we might think, and it's on the rise. It affects almost one in five people globally. In India, one in every five persons is affected by this condition.

Dr Kaushal Madan, Principal Director & Head of Clinical Hepatology at Max Hospitals, New Delhi, said, "Chronic liver disease can significantly impact people's well-being. Some of the symptoms are visible, like yellowing of the skin or eye whites, also known as jaundice. Other symptoms such as persistent fatigue and weakness are less visible, but that doesn't make them any less debilitating. People with chronic liver disease need to identify their condition and understand the lifestyle changes they can make and any treatment they may need to improve their symptoms."

Dr. Jejoe Karankumar, Medical Affairs Director, Abbott India, commented, "This is vital given the rapidly growing number of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease cases. Timely diagnosis can guide treatment and lifestyle decisions, which can help people living with the condition better understand and address symptoms, including fatigue."

You can regain the energy to live your best life by improving the liver's performance.