World Liver Day 2025

Date: April 19, 2025

Theme: "Food is Medicine"

Quote:

“Is life worth living? It all depends on the liver.”
— William James

Why Liver Health Matters

• The liver is the largest gland and the second largest organ in the human body.
   
• It plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of the entire body.
   
• Liver health affects brain function and mental well-being.
   
• It is the only organ capable of regeneration — it can completely regrow if damaged.

Vital Functions of the Liver

• Metabolism & Storage:
   
  • Helps in carbohydrate metabolism and water storage.
     
  • Stores essential nutrients: Vitamins A, D, E, K, B12, and minerals like iron and copper.
     
  • Converts vitamin D into its active form.
     
• Hormone Regulation:
   
  • Breaks down estrogen and secretes it into bile for excretion.
     
  • If it fails to break down androgens, it can lead to:
    • Acne
    • Scalp hair  loss
    • Facial hair in women
       
• Blood Health:
   
  • Synthesizes proteins and clotting factors.
     
  • Maintains cholesterol levels.
     
• Detoxification:
   
  • Acts as a natural filter by converting medications and toxins for safe elimination.
     
• Mental Health Connection:
   
  • Emerging research suggests that mental health may be influenced by liver function — making it a “mental health guard.

Theme Focus: "Food is Medicine"

• The right nutrition can protect and heal your liver.
   
• A healthy diet and lifestyle can significantly:
   
  • Improve liver function
     
  • Prevent liver diseases
     

Healthy Food = Healthy Liver

To Know Your Liver: We, Veridian Micro Lab conducts Key Lab Tests (Liver Function Test - LFT)

A Liver Function Test typically includes 11 parameters:

1. Bilirubin, Total – Serum
    
2. Bilirubin Conjugated (Direct) – Serum
    
3. Bilirubin (Indirect)
    
4. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT), Serum
    
5. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST/SGOT), Serum
    
6. AST (SGOT) / ALT (SGPT) Ratio (De Ritis Ratio)
    
7. Alkaline Phosphatase – Serum
    
8. Protein, Total – Serum
    
9. Albumin – Serum
    
10. Globulin
     
11. A/G Ratio (Albumin/Globulin)

Conclusion

World Liver Day 2025 reminds us of the vital role food plays in maintaining liver health. Through balanced nutrition, regular checkups, and healthy lifestyle choices, we can protect this powerhouse organ and boost our overall wellness.