If the liver is not functioning well it can cause depression, anxiety, tiredness, headaches, jaundice and low libido. Hence one should avoid tobacco, alcohol pesticides, food additives, pollutants and over the counter drugs which can cause harm to the liver.
To maintain a healthy liver one should have antioxidant rich foods like cauliflower, cabbage, sprouts and broccoli which helps in the natural detoxification mechanism of the body. Also include foods food items that are rich in vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium and zinc as these nutrients are potent antioxidants and can stop tissue damage and detoxify harmful chemicals.
Drinking of alcohol should be limited if you are not able to stop it completely like two small pegs of whiskey or one bottle of beer. If a person has suffered from hepatitis, then it is advisable to avoid and not to drink alcohol for some time at least. Reduce intake of tea and coffee and quit smoking. Have enough water at least 2 liters of water every day.
The liver cells can be directly damaged by insecticide and pesticide sprays and therefore it is important to stay away from harmful chemicals.
Also take an herbal supplement which helps maintain the liver and keeps it healthy and safe; they are effective and free from side-effects.
