How to Nourish and Protect the Liver

May 10, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I am a 40-year-old male. Due to frequent social engagements, I often drink alcohol and stay up late. I feel that my liver is somewhat uncomfortable. How can I nourish and protect my liver?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gao Jun

To protect and maintain liver health, one can start by adjusting lifestyle habits, improving dietary patterns, and undergoing regular medical check-ups. In daily life, ensuring adequate sleep is particularly important. Try to fall asleep before 23:00 every night, allowing the liver to adequately repair itself during the night. At the same time, reduce late-night activities, avoid excessive fatigue, and engage in appropriate aerobic exercises such as walking and swimming, which can promote metabolism and enhance liver function. Regarding diet, eat more foods rich in high-quality protein, such as legumes and fish, which are beneficial for liver cell repair. Increase the intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins—for example, citrus fruits rich in vitamin C offer protective effects for the liver. Avoid greasy, spicy, and irritating foods to reduce the metabolic burden on the liver. Additionally, it is essential to quit smoking and drinking alcohol, as alcohol directly damages liver cells, and harmful substances in tobacco also negatively affect liver health.

To effectively maintain liver health, one can start by creating a daily schedule and strictly following regular sleeping hours, waking up early and going to bed early. Regarding diet, ensure daily intake of a certain amount of high-quality protein and fruits and vegetables. Cooking methods should preferably include steaming and boiling, with minimal frying or pan-frying. Schedule exercise 3–5 times per week, each session lasting more than 30 minutes. Regularly visit the hospital for liver function tests and liver ultrasound examinations to monitor liver health. If any abnormalities are detected, cooperate actively with the physician's treatment.