A quick fix in January is not enough to repair the liver and keep it healthy, experts warned today.
The British Liver Trust called on the Government to make early liver screening available to all at risk in a bid to save one million lives a year.
Liver disease, now the fifth biggest killer in the UK, has increased in the past year as British culture embraces the daily consumption of alcohol and unhealthy food choices, combined with a sedentary lifestyle, the trust said.
With no early warning signs, and tolerance levels varying genetically, liver testing is critical to identify early signs of damage so people can make lifestyle changes.
The charity made its plea as it launched its second Love Your Liver awareness campaign, to be led by a nationwide roadshow of 'pop-up' liver health clinics, sponsored by Eisberg alcohol-free wine.
Trust chief executive, Andrew Langford, said: "People need to follow our three-step plan – take two to three days off alcohol every week, get regular exercise, and cut down on sugar and fat."
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