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Brown rice, also known as hulled rice, is a type of rice where only the outer husk is removed, retaining the bran layer. Thanks to this bran, brown rice contains more nutrients than white rice, including starch, protein, fiber, B vitamins, calcium, and iron.

Additionally, brown rice contains antioxidants, B vitamins, and essential minerals. These components may help protect liver cells from oxidative stress, while supporting the liver in metabolizing and eliminating certain toxins from the body. Therefore, drinking brown rice tea may help the liver function more efficiently, supporting the regeneration of damaged liver cells and addressing other liver issues.

Brown rice tea is also used to aid digestion, reduce constipation, and replenish fluids when the body is fatigued or experiencing mild diarrhea. The fiber and mineral content in brown rice also helps maintain stable energy levels, supports weight management, and reduces fatigue in older adults.

However, drinking brown rice tea cannot prevent or treat viral hepatitis diseases like hepatitis A or hepatitis B. Viruses causing these diseases can only be effectively prevented through medical measures such as vaccination, ensuring food safety, personal hygiene, and limiting exposure to infection sources.

Brown rice tea, combined with a scientific diet, will effectively support liver detoxification. *Vecteezy*

To protect the liver, individuals need to adopt a scientific lifestyle instead of relying solely on brown rice tea. The diet should be balanced, incorporating plenty of green vegetables and fruits, while limiting alcohol and fatty foods to avoid overwhelming the liver. People should also maintain light physical activity, such as walking for about 30 minutes daily, practicing yoga, or engaging in relaxation exercises, which help improve circulation and support liver metabolism.

People can proactively get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, undergo regular health check-ups, and maintain food hygiene to reduce the risk of viral liver diseases. Specifically, hepatitis A vaccines include a French type, indicated for individuals from 12 months to under 16 years old, and a Vietnamese type, for those from 24 months to under 18 years old. A single-dose hepatitis A vaccine requires two doses administered at least 6 months apart.

For hepatitis B, Vietnam currently offers several types of vaccines containing hepatitis B prevention components, such as: 6-in-1, 5-in-1, and single-dose vaccines.

Infants need one hepatitis B dose within 24 hours of birth, followed by the 6-in-1 or 5-in-1 vaccination schedule. Adults require three doses within 6 months, or four doses for high-risk individuals, with hepatitis B testing before vaccination. Booster shots are needed when antibody levels fall below the protective threshold. If one has already contracted hepatitis B, vaccination is no longer effective.

Individuals aged 12 months and older, and adults, can be simultaneously vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B using the combined Twinrix vaccine, with the schedule depending on age.

Dr. CKI Danh Thi My Hong

Medical Manager, VNVC Vaccination System

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