Under normal circumstances, the liver has the functions of secreting bile, regulating metabolism, detoxification, etc., and is one of the important organs of the human body, but it is very "silent", many patients with liver disease usually have no obvious symptoms in the early stage, and it is not easy to be found. It is particularly important to detect liver diseases at an early stage and take scientific measures to nourish and protect the liver in daily life.
Due to the increase of age, the organ function of middle-aged and elderly people gradually declines, and with the change of lifestyle, poor living habits, etc., these may affect liver health and lead to liver disease. When there is a problem with the metabolism and synthesis function of the liver, it will affect the digestive function, especially the metabolism of fatty foods, so that the patient has loss of appetite, greasy, fatigue, etc. If the liver is metabolically disturbed and toxins accumulate, the complexion will be dull, and the abnormal bilirubin metabolism will cause jaundice, which is also one of the important manifestations of liver disease. In addition, patients with poor liver may also have other manifestations such as poor sleep quality, insomnia, dreaminess, depression or irritability, which need to be paid attention to.
Is taking liver protection pills useful to protect the liver?
Liver protection drugs are a general term for a class of drugs that protect liver function, such as liver protection tablets, glutathione tablets, silymarin capsules, etc. Many patients with liver disease, regardless of the severity of their condition, always like to take some liver-protecting drugs, mistakenly thinking that taking more and more liver-protecting drugs will not be harmful, but liver-protecting drugs also need to be metabolized by the liver, and the abuse of liver-protecting drugs will increase the burden on the liver, and even cause liver damage.
1. Patients with liver disease should follow the doctor's instructionsIf patients with liver disease need to take liver-protecting drugs, they must use them rationally under the guidance of a doctor, and avoid blind medication without moderation, otherwise it will not only not play a role in protecting the liver, but may even increase the burden on the liver and aggravate the condition. When taking liver protection drugs, it is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the elderly and infirm may suffer from multiple chronic diseases at the same time, and it is necessary to judge whether they can be taken together, and also avoid taking drugs that damage the liver, and check liver function regularly.
2. Healthy people don't need to take liver protection drugsIf you are a person with normal liver function, there is generally no need to take liver protection drugs. Nowadays, everyone's health awareness is constantly strengthened, and some people want to try to achieve the purpose of nourishing the liver and protecting the liver by taking liver protection drugs even if they have no liver problems. For example, if the liver function of a person with fatty liver is normal, it can be improved through a reasonable diet, appropriate exercise, etc., and maintain a good lifestyle.
Do a good job in these points, scientifically nourish the liver and protect the liver
Impaired liver function can affect health, and it is important to protect liver health in daily life. As the saying goes, "three points in treatment, seven points in nourishment", scientific and reasonable liver care is essential, we need to pay attention to the following three aspects:
1. Eat a balanced diet and match nutrition
Diet is closely related to the health care of the liver, and a reasonable diet is conducive to the health of the liver. Foods containing more protein, such as eggs, lean meat, fish, etc., can ensure the nutrients needed by the liver, rice, noodles and other foods are carbohydrates, which can provide energy for the liver, and fat is also one of the liver's energy**, but too much fat is easy to be deposited in the liver to form fatty liver, destroying liver cells and impairing liver function. In terms of diet, you need to avoid eating greasy, spicy and irritating food, do not overeat, excessive alcohol consumption will increase the burden on the liver, induce liver damage and a variety of diseases, pay attention to quitting alcohol.
2. Combine work and rest, and get enough sleep
You can choose appropriate exercises according to your physique, such as walking, jogging, yoga, swimming, etc., but you should not exercise excessively, otherwise it will reduce the blood flow of the digestive tract including the liver, which is not conducive to the normal operation of liver function. At the same time, it is also necessary to have enough sleep time, do not stay up late, so that the body can be fully rested, and ensure the self-repair and detoxification ability of the liver.
3. Regular physical examination
It is recommended to have a health examination every year, including liver function, abdominal B ultrasound, etc., especially for people who drink alcohol for a long time, smoke, are obese or have a family history of liver disease, etc., they should do a good physical examination regularly, and once they find abnormalities, they should go to the hospital in time to achieve early detection and early detection, so as not to delay the disease and bring serious harm to the body.
Liver disease is not easy to detect and diagnose early, so it is necessary to pay attention to liver health in daily life and maintain a healthy lifestyle. However, it is necessary to pay attention to the rational application of liver protection drugs under the guidance of doctors, avoid abuse, and pay attention to daily healthy diet, regular work and rest, regular physical examinations, and do a good job of scientific liver care and liver protection measures to achieve the purpose of protecting liver health.
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