Can normal people take Hugan tablets?

Apr 17, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I am a 30-year-old male with high work pressure and frequently stay up late. Recently, I noticed many people recommending liver-protecting tablets, claiming they can protect the liver. I don't have liver disease, but I would like to take precautions. Can healthy individuals take liver-protecting tablets?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo

It is not recommended for individuals without clear liver issues to take liver-protecting tablets arbitrarily. The primary function of these tablets is to assist in improving abnormal liver function or alleviating liver stress, typically suitable for people who already have mild liver damage, such as those experiencing liver discomfort caused by long-term alcohol consumption, medication use, or short-term unhealthy lifestyle habits. If one is in good health and has no related symptoms, taking liver-protecting tablets blindly will not only fail to serve a preventive function but may also increase the metabolic burden on the liver and even cause drug-related side effects. Moreover, liver-protecting tablets are not health supplements, and their ingredients and effects cannot replace a healthy lifestyle.

If you feel fatigued or are concerned about your liver health, lifestyle adjustments should be your first priority for protecting the liver. Maintaining regular sleep patterns, eating a balanced diet, engaging in moderate exercise, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption are the best ways to support liver health. If you experience persistent fatigue, discomfort in the liver area, or other suspected symptoms, you should seek medical attention promptly and have your liver condition assessed through professional examinations, rather than self-medicating with liver-protecting tablets to mask the problem. All medications should be used under a doctor's guidance—do not trust advertising claims or follow trends blindly.