A webinar on liver well being and transplant was organised on Tuesday as a part of The Hindu Wellness Series on account of World Liver Day noticed on April 19. It was carried out collectively by the Kauvery Hospitals and The Hindu.

S. Velmurugan, head of the division of surgical gastroenterology and Swaminathan Sambandam, senior guide and lead, multi-organ transplant from Kauvery Group of Hospitals spoke of the significance of the liver well being and shared info relating to liver illnesses, in response to a press launch.

The physician stated, extreme consumption of carbohydrates and substance abuse may develop into vital danger components and reiterated the necessity for a wholesome way of life.

“People think that eating too much fat causes fatty liver. Actually, it is carbohydrates that cause fatty liver. We need to include high fibre vegetables, fruits and millets in our diet regularly and exercise for at least 30 minutes a day,” Dr. Velmurugan stated.

The physician spoke of the function of Transplantation Authority of Tamil Nadu, the governmental physique coordinating all organ transplantation and stated the State has now risen to be a pacesetter in transplantation healthcare, the discharge stated.

“We are the pioneers in organ donation in the country and many states have learnt from us as well,” Dr. Swaminathan stated.