The liver is your largest internal organ and one of the most important organs in your body. The liver is the body’s workhorse, it does so much and works night and day performing many critical functions.
Detoxification is one of the liver’s most important functions. The liver is referred to as the “gatekeeper” because it absorbs and filters everything we put into our bodies. After filtering, the liver clears harmful toxins and waste while retaining the nutrients the body needs. These nutrients are then converted by the liver into essential blood components and released when needed.
Metabolising fats, carbohydrates, and protein and balancing hormones are other functions performed by the liver. The liver helps oxidise triglycerides and break down proteins to produce energy. It also produces bile which is essential for digesting and absorbing fats in our diet. The liver ensures blood sugar levels remain constant by removing and storing sugar if blood sugar levels increase and releasing sugar when blood sugar is low.
The liver also supports your immune system by removing pathogens and fighting infections. It regulates and directs hormones to perform their proper function. With these many functions, it is critical to protect the liver from disease. Fatty liver disease occurs when fat builds up in the liver. It can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, and those who do not consume alcohol can also get the disease which is called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. Diagnosis can be made via: Ultrasound, Liver biopsy, Liver enzyme examination, Fibroscans, MRI, X-rays. If you are concerned please contact me for a consultation and diet review. I will guide you to what to do and the natural remedies to re-balance and heal your liver.
