Over 350 million people worldwide are chronically infected with this virus, which causes the phenomenon to become a significant problem for global public health.
Hepatitis B: the enemy of your liver.
The liver is a unique organ.
It is also the largest organ of human body, can synthesize 2500 known substances and 25 unknown substances.
The most important liver functions include: * Production of bile, a chemical used in food digestion; * Store more than half of anti-bacterial agents in the body that fight infections; * Filtration and removal of organic waste, drugs and toxic substances in the blood; * Produce proteins that provide clotting, thus stopping bleeding caused by cuts or wounds; * Control blood cholesterol levels; * Store reserves of vitamins and minerals.
Liver function as part of the digestive system, providing energy, filtration and storage capacity of the organism.
To accomplish all these functions and to avoid illness, you must protect your liver.
Here's what can you do to help him: * Watch your alcohol! Do not drown your liver in beer, wine or other alcoholic beverages; * Eat healthy! If possible avoid processed foods that contain dyes, etc.
* Be careful with drugs! All drugs are chemicals, do not take such substances unless you have been advised by a doctor; * Be careful what you breathe! Watch all sprays and aerosols.
Avoid air fresheners you put in your car and home.
All these substances are all chemicals that come into the body; * Go to the doctor regularly and perform tests that can detect if your liver is not affected by the virus HBV.
Usually, hepatitis B have no symptoms, so experts recommend that tests check both antibodies against HBV virus, and different proteins produced by viruses.
Liver support everything.
Therefore, for maintaining the health, following a healthier lifestyle and balanced is essential.