Are you aware of the fact that the liver is the only human body organ that can regenerate itself? Thereby, making it possible for a person to donate a part of their liver while liver transplant surgeries. Fascinating right? There are only a handful number of hospitals that conduct liver transplant in India.
This extremely resilient and intricate body organ serves several crucial functions for the human body. It is responsible for neutralizing the effects of drugs, alcohol, and other toxins from the blood and thus cleaning it. The levels of sex, thyroid, cortisone, and other adrenal hormones are under the regulation of the liver. The liver also supplies the energy the body needs to function. In fewer words, we can say that the liver protects and overlooks the development of the body.
Limited intake of alcohol
The idea ‘Drinking is bad for health’ is advertised immensely across various platforms. And it is very true. Our liver has some capacity for alcohol. Consuming more alcohol than that can blister your liver cells to the extent of a liver transplant. The expense of liver transplant in India or any other country is very expensive. Therefore, take alcohol but responsibly and quit if possible.
Maintaining a healthy body weight
Research studies demonstrate that over 30 percent of people identified with obesity face one or the other issue in liver functioning making them vulnerable to liver cancer. Even if you are not obese, carrying extra weight around the middle region can lead to insulin resistance which will later result in fatty liver disease. Doctors suggest that one should maintain a healthy weight according to BMI. Exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet are the two simplest ways to achieve a healthy body weight.
Use drugs wisely
Who needs a doctor when we have Dr. Google to ourselves, right? No, wrong. Taking unprescribed medications is very hazardous for health. Additionally, accidental or intentional overdosing of illicit drugs such as paracetamols, sedatives, stimulants, tranquilizers, and other types of psychoactive drugs can have serious consequences over time. Being the only organ responsible for detoxification of the body the side effects mainly center around the liver, damaging it. So next time you diagnose yourself with an allergy or disease, don't forget to back up your diagnosis by a doctor.
Take healthy meals
Avoid eating carbohydrates, high-calorie food, uncooked or raw meat as well as saturated fats. Especially stay away from fad diets which guarantees loss of a considerable pounds within an unreasonably short duration of time. Such diets cause excessive damage to the functioning of a person’s liver. Rather, fill up your meals with fiber, healthy fat, meat, and dairy products. Also, drinking lots of water (at least 8 ounces in a day) ensures the perfect working of the liver.
Regular Blood Test
A blood test is a sure-shot way of identifying any problem which is yet to surface. For example, having a high level of blood glucose can indicate low glucose tolerance or even diabetes. Ever had unprotected sex with a stranger? Or even used someone else’s razor? A blood test can indicate if you have contracted Hepatitis B or C. Timely diagnosis of underlying medical conditions not just improves the prognosis of the disease but also protects your liver cells from damage. Therefore, it is advisable to get yourself tested at regular intervals.
