Let your Liver Live Lively ☘️

The liver is the body’s largest solid organ. It eliminates pollutants from the bloodstream, regulates blood clotting, and conducts other vital functions.

Every year, roughly 10 lakh new individuals with liver cirrhosis are diagnosed in India. As per the World Health Organization, liver disease is the tenth leading cause of mortality in India. Statistics suggest that the number of people with liver problems has doubled in the last decade, leading to a requirement of more 50,000 livers for transplantation each year.

Symptoms of liver disorder:

✅Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)

✅Dark urine color

✅Pale stool color

✅Swelling in the legs and ankles

✅Itchy skin

✅Chronic fatigue

✅Abdominal pain and swelling

✅Nausea or vomiting

✅Loss of appetite

Functions of the Liver:

✅Albumin production: This is a protein that keeps fluids in the bloodstream from leaking into surrounding tissue. It also carries hormones, vitamins, and enzymes through the body.

✅Bile production: This fluid is critical to the digestion and absorption of fats in the small intestine.

✅Filters blood: The liver filters all blood leaving the stomach and intestines, removing toxins, by products, and other dangerous compounds.

✅Regulates amino acids: The liver maintains a healthy level of amino acids in the bloodstream that is required for production of proteins.

Ways to Keep your Liver Healthy:

✅Avoid alcohol intake - Excessive alcohol intake can damage the liver cells and lead to inflammation and scarring (cirrhosis).

✅Exercise regularly - Exercise decreases stress on the liver, increases energy levels and helps to prevent obesity – a risk factor for liver disease.

✅Eat healthy meals - High levels of fat in the blood and high levels of cholesterol are common causes of fatty liver disease. Reduce the amount of saturated fats, trans fats and hydrogenated fats in your diet.

✅Fight obesity - Obesity, particularly, abdominal or central obesity, is a major risk factor for developing fatty liver disease. Aim for the ideal body mass index (BMI) target.

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iKare Nutrition Clinic (Faridabad)

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