What Is the Liver?
Your liver is one of the hardest-working organs in your body. It’s like a 24-hour detox and energy factory, cleaning your blood, producing essential nutrients, and managing fuel for your body.
Located on the right side of your abdomen, just under the ribs, your liver performs over 500 vital functions every single day!
Liver
🌿 What Does the Liver Do?
- Detoxifies Your Blood 🧪
- Filters out toxins, alcohol, and harmful chemicals from your blood before they can damage your body.
- Produces Bile for Digestion 🍳
- Bile helps break down fats so your body can absorb nutrients better.
- Stores Energy and Nutrients ⚡
- The liver stores glycogen (a form of sugar), vitamins (like A, D, and B12), and minerals (like iron).
- Supports Metabolism 🔥
- Helps convert carbohydrates, proteins, and fats into usable energy.
- Regulates Hormones and Cholesterol 🩸
- Balances hormones and keeps cholesterol levels under control.
🚨 When the Liver Struggles
When your liver gets overloaded — often from too much alcohol, sugar, processed food, or medications — it can lead to:
- Fatty liver disease
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin)
- Liver inflammation (hepatitis)
- Poor digestion and fatigue
🥗 How to Support Liver Health
- Eat foods rich in antioxidants (berries, leafy greens, garlic)
- Stay hydrated
- avoid alcohol and processed foods
- Get enough protein and healthy fats
- Add liver-friendly foods like turmeric, beets, and lemon water
Fun Fact 🌟
Your liver can regenerate — even if up to 75% is damaged, it can grow back to full size when cared for properly!