Perhaps the most surprising news to most of us is that the liver is the largest internal organ in our bodies. This vital organ is a workhorse in our digestive system. Among it's functions are:
*It produces bile, which helps to remove waste and breaks down fats in the small intestine during digestion.
*It regulates the composition of blood, including the amount of sugar, protein and fat that enters the bloodstream.
*It removes toxins from the blood
*It produces clotting factors(chemicals needed to help blood clot)
*It breaks down alcohol and many other drugs
Sometimes we are not very kind to the organs in our bodies and can find we are unable to perform some basic functions because we are recalcitrant
Some behavioral patterns that are inimical to good liver care are:
*Excessive alcohol use
*Smoking
*Sleeplessness
*Obesity and poor nutrition
*Overuse of medication
So, think on these things as you desire to promote good health.
*It produces bile, which helps to remove waste and breaks down fats in the small intestine during digestion.
*It regulates the composition of blood, including the amount of sugar, protein and fat that enters the bloodstream.
*It removes toxins from the blood
*It produces clotting factors(chemicals needed to help blood clot)
*It breaks down alcohol and many other drugs
Sometimes we are not very kind to the organs in our bodies and can find we are unable to perform some basic functions because we are recalcitrant
Some behavioral patterns that are inimical to good liver care are:
*Excessive alcohol use
*Smoking
*Sleeplessness
*Obesity and poor nutrition
*Overuse of medication
So, think on these things as you desire to promote good health.