World Liver Day 2025: Best Doctors share tips to keep your Liver Healthy

New Delhi: World Liver Day 2025 serves as a crucial reminder of the liver's vital role in overall health. With increasing cases of liver diseases like non-alcoholic fatty liver, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, experts stress the importance of proactive care. Leading doctors offer insightful advice on maintaining liver health, emphasizing lifestyle changes such as proper diet, regular exercise, and avoiding harmful substances. On this important day, let’s prioritize liver health through prevention, early detection, and a conscious approach to well-being.

1. Prof. Dr. G.S. Prabudoss, Director & Chief Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology, Minimally Invasive & Endobariatric Surgery, Chennai Obesity and Gastro Surgeons Centre: Chennai, India

Liver detox” is often misunderstood. On World Liver Day, it’s important to bust the myth — your liver is already your body’s most efficient detox organ. What it truly needs is your support through healthy lifestyle choices.

With the rising cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), especially due to obesity, poor diet, and sedentary habits, awareness is more critical than ever. Fatty liver often has no symptoms but can silently progress to liver damage.

The best way to “detox” your liver is by reducing sugar and processed foods, avoiding alcohol, staying physically active, and eating a balanced diet rich in natural antioxidants. Early detection and lifestyle correction can completely reverse fatty liver. A healthy liver leads to a healthier life—let’s protect it with the respect and care it deserves.

The liver constantly works to detoxify your body, and it can be supported through natural dietary supplements and lifestyle modifications. Additionally, it can be rejuvenated using intravenous (IV) supplements like Vitamin C, Glutathione, and various essential amino acids — a practice that is gaining popularity worldwide. Our center is proud to offer these advanced modalities to help the liver rejuvenate, refresh, and regenerate.

2. Dr. Saurabh Bansal, General Minimal access and gastrointestinal surgeon,Director The clinics by surgeons house New DelhI, Visiting consultant Apollo , Apollo spectra and NHI hospital Delhi

Your liver is your body’s silent multitasker—working 24/7 to filter toxins, support digestion, and regulate metabolism. On World Liver Day, let’s remember that a healthy liver is crucial for a healthy life," says Dr. Saurabh Bansal, General Surgeon and expert in Laparoscopic & Minimal Access Surgery. "Simple, conscious lifestyle choices can go a long way in preserving liver health. Maintain a balanced diet rich in fiber, fruits, and vegetables, and avoid excessive consumption of alcohol and processed foods. Regular physical activity not only helps with weight control but also reduces the risk of fatty liver disease—a rising concern today. Stay mindful of over-the-counter medications and unnecessary supplements, which can strain your liver. Also, never underestimate the importance of vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B. Regular health checkups, especially liver function tests, are essential to catch any early signs of trouble. As a surgeon, I see firsthand how preventable liver issues can escalate when ignored. Let’s make liver health a priority—not just on World Liver Day, but every single day.

3. Dr. Neeraj Nagaich, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist, Fortis Escorts Jaipur

The liver plays a vital role in maintaining overall health, and liver disease can lead to serious consequences. With rising cases of NAFLD, cirrhosis, and liver cancer, liver disease is becoming a growing public health concern. It's crucial that we prioritize liver health through awareness, prevention, and early detection.

Advances in liver research have improved our understanding and treatment of liver diseases. The liver’s unique regenerative capacity also makes it a fascinating area of study. Continued investment in research and innovation is essential to tackle the complex challenges in liver health.

Prevention remains key—promoting healthy lifestyles, including a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding harmful substances, can greatly reduce liver disease risk. Early detection and timely treatment significantly improve outcomes.

Liver health requires a collaborative approach. On World Liver Day, let’s unite healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and communities to raise awareness and take action for a healthier future.

4. Dr. Biswanath Gouda,Consultant Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgeon Mumbai,Director of Bandra Lakeview Healthcare and  attached to Lilavati hospital and Holy Family Hospital Bandra Mumbai.

The liver, a large reddish-brown organ located on the right side of the abdomen, plays a vital role in over 700 daily bodily functions. It acts as a natural filter, detoxifying the blood by removing toxins, alcohol, drugs, and harmful chemicals. The liver supports metabolism, stores energy for future use—especially during fasting—and produces bile acids that aid in digesting fats in the small intestine. Given its importance, it is essential to take good care of your liver every day. You can support liver health by eating a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins while avoiding fatty, fried, and sugary foods. Limit alcohol consumption, stay well-hydrated, and engage in regular physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of fatty liver disease. Avoid unnecessary medications, especially over-the-counter painkillers. Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, practice safe hygiene, and avoid sharing personal items. Regular medical checkups can help detect liver issues early and ensure long-term health.

5. Dr. Ksheetij Kothari, MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Gastroenterology), Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist, Sahyadri Hospital, Pune, Founder – Kothari Digestive & Liver Care, Fellowship Aspirant in Transplant Hepatology, Pune

Observed every year on April 19, World Liver Day highlights the importance of liver health and its impact on overall well-being. This year’s theme, “Food is Medicine,” emphasizes how our daily dietary choices can heal or harm the liver. The liver is a vital organ responsible for over 500 essential functions, including detoxification, metabolism, and nutrient storage. However, rising cases of fatty liver disease — now classified as Steatotic Liver Disease (SLD) — are linked to poor lifestyle habits such as unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and excessive alcohol consumption. Fortunately, up to 80% of fatty liver cases are preventable or even reversible through proper nutrition. Incorporating green leafy vegetables, cruciferous vegetables, citrus fruits, whole grains, healthy fats, turmeric, garlic, fish, and plant proteins into your diet can significantly improve liver function. Coffee and green tea also offer liver-protective antioxidants. For patients with cirrhosis, nutrition plays a therapeutic role, with high-protein diets and salt restrictions being essential. This World Liver Day, shift the focus from treatment to prevention. Let your food be your medicine — make every bite count for your liver’s health.