Unlocking the Secrets to Optimal Liver Health

Dr. N.H.Banka, Chief Hepato-Gastroenterologist at Bombay Hospital institute of medical sciences; Formally prof of Medicine and Gastroenterology at Grant Medical College and Sir J J Group of hospitals; Fellow of American college of Gastroenterology; Fellow of American Gastroenterology Association

World Hepatitis Day is a global initiative to raise awareness about hepatitis and its impact on millions of lives. We've only got one life, and we've only got one liver. Hepatitis can devastate both.

This year's World Hepatitis Day will highlight the importance of the liver for a healthy life, and the need to scale up viral hepatitis prevention, testing and treatment to optimize liver health, prevent liver disease and achieve the 2030 hepatitis elimination goals. Hepatitis is a silent disease with serious consequences, therefore it is important to create awareness about the causes, its symptoms and the preventive measure. Along with Preventive measure, it is necessary to have appropriate nutrition to protect liver from harmful effects of Hepatitis. Essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals play crucial roles in supporting liver function and protecting it from oxidative stress. Hepatoprotectants having antioxidant property help to protect Liver.

Maintaining healthy lifestyle such as balanced diet, exercising, avoiding toxins and alcohol usage will help in keeping the liver healthy.