How quickly the liver heals depends on the cause of the liver damage and the severity of the liver damage.
Most minor liver damage like from viral infections or alcohol intoxication often heal within a few weeks to a couple of months or so.
Moderate liver damage like from chronic hepatitis or fatty liver disease can take several months to a year to heal.
And severe liver damage like liver failure or cirrhosis can take years to heal or it may not reverse or heal at all in severe enough cases.
The more severe the liver damage the longer it will take for the liver to heal.
And having other health issues such as obesity or diabetes can also affect the time it takes for the liver to heal.
Some ways you can heal your liver are by drinking plenty of water and reducing or eliminate all animal protein and meats and avoid alcohol, sugar, corn, wheat, soy, tobacco, nuts, caffeine and processed foods.
Bananas are good for your liver as they are a great source of Vitamins A, Vitamins C and Vitamin B6 and is high in resistant starch which is very beneficial for liver health.
These nutrients also make sure that your liver functions correctly.
Egg whites are good for the liver although eggs themselves when eaten in excess can be bad for the liver as the yellow yolk is a source of bad cholesterol.
However when consumed in moderation eggs can be good for the liver.
Eggs are rich in all the eight essential amino acids and choline, which is also a vital nutrient.
The amino acids and choline help the liver in the detoxification process and improve the metabolism rate.
Oatmeal is good for your liver as oatmeal is packed with fiber and oatmeal can help you lose weight as well which is also a good way to prevent liver disease and help keep your liver healthy.
Foods that can damage your liver are fatty foods and fast food such as pizza, burgers, wafers, French Fries, Fried Chicken etc.
Other processed foods can also damage our liver due to the high saturated fat and transfat content that are difficult to digest.
Foods that cleanse your liver include citrus fruits, plants and infusions, apples, Avocados, tomatoes, spinach, beets and carrots, Asparagus, green leafy vegetables, broccoli, cabbage, cress, turnips and radishes.
You can clean your liver by drinking plenty of water and reducing or eliminate all animal protein and meats and avoid alcohol, sugar, corn, wheat, soy, tobacco, nuts, caffeine and processed foods.
You can also take liver detox and liver cleanser supplements.
You can improve your liver function naturally by eating healthy, drinking plenty of water, avoiding use of illegal drugs, drinking alcohol in moderation, exercise regularly and eat a balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight.
The early signs of liver problems are.
Skin and eyes which appear yellowish (jaundice)
Abdominal pain and swelling.
Swelling in the legs and ankles.
Itchy skin.
Dark urine color.
Pale stool color.
Chronic fatigue.
Nausea or vomiting.
The part of the body that itches when you have liver problems are the limbs, the soles of your feet, or the palms of your hands.
In some cases you may itch all over your body when you have liver problems.