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Living Well with Liver Conditions

Many people with liver conditions can continue to live healthy and active lives. 

Looking after your liver can help: 

  • Slow down liver damage 
  • Improve your overall health 
  • Increase energy levels 
  • Reduce the risk of complications 
  • Support your mental wellbeing 

    Small changes can make a big difference over time. 

    Support is available

    Living with a liver condition does not mean you have to manage it alone. 

    Hepatitis ACT can help connect people with: 

    • Information and education 
    • Peer support 
    • Testing and treatment pathways 
    • Local health and support services 

    Taking small steps toward liver health can make a big difference over time

    Where to find us
    Nutrition & liver-friendly eating

    Eating well can help support liver health. 

    Healthy eating may include: 

    • Eating regular meals 
    • Drinking enough water 
    • Eating fruit and vegetables 
    • Choosing wholegrains and lean proteins 
    • Reducing highly processed foods 
    • Limiting foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat 

    Maintaining a healthy weight can also help reduce liver damage, especially for people living with fatty liver disease. 

    There is no special “liver detox” diet.
    A balanced lifestyle is usually the best support for your liver. 

    Alcohol reduction support

    Alcohol can place extra stress on the liver. 

    Reducing or stopping alcohol use may help: 

    • Slow liver damage 
    • Improve liver function 
    • Reduce the risk of cirrhosis and liver failure 

    Support is available if reducing alcohol feels difficult. 

    You do not have to do it alone. 

    Support may include: 

    • Speaking with a GP, Nurse Practitioner or Nurse 
    • Counselling services 
    • Peer support 
    • Alcohol and other drug services
    Managing chronic hepatitis

    If you are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C, regular healthcare is important. 

    This may include: 

    • Blood tests 
    • Liver scans 
    • Check-ups with a doctor or nurse 
    • Treatment or monitoring 

    Hepatitis C can now be cured with a fast and effective medication. 

    Hepatitis B can be managed with ongoing care and monitoring. 

    Early treatment and regular healthcare can help protect your liver and reduce complications.

          Physical activity guidance

          Regular movement can support liver health and overall wellbeing. 

          Physical activity may help: 

          • Improve energy levels 
          • Support mental health 
          • Reduce stress 
          • Help maintain a healthy weight 
          • Lower the risk of fatty liver disease
          • This does not need to mean intense exercise.

          Walking, stretching, swimming, or gentle movement can all help. 

          Start slowly and choose activities that feel right for you.

          Mental health & stigma support

          Living with a liver condition can affect emotional wellbeing. 

          Some people may experience: 

          • Stress or anxiety 
          • Shame or stigma 
          • Isolation 
          • Fear about their health 

          Support is available. 

          Peer workers can provide: 

          • Non-judgemental support 
          • Shared lived experience 
          • Help navigating healthcare services 
          • Emotional support and connection 

          You deserve respectful and supportive healthcare: