Unknown to many.Your liver is one of the key organs in the body that performs many vital functions. 

An important protective organ, removing bacteria and foreign materials from the blood as it passes through the liver.

Acts as a detoxifying agent for many medications and toxins, produces important blood proteins and metabolises carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

  • Produces important blood proteins and other molecules.
  • Stores iron, certain vitamins and eliminates old haemoglobin.
  • Produces bile, a key substance that digests fats and helps in absorption of fat-soluble vitamins i.e. A, D, E and K.

Your liver is the only organ that regenerates itself. However, it is still susceptible to damage or diseases caused by negative environmental and lifestyle factors such as: 

  • Viral Infections
  • Excessive alcohol intake 
  • Environmental toxins
  • Certain medications 

Does your liver need extra attention? 

People who should be especially careful about their liver health include those who:

  • Eat fatty food and have a generally poor diet
  • Have poor digestive function
  • Need to lower their cholesterol levels
  • Use oral contraceptives, Hormone Replacement Therapy or other hormonal drugs
  • Drink alcohol on regular basis
  • Are exposed to pesticides, solvents or other environmental pollutants
  • Are trying to reduce body fat

The second largest organ in the body – weighing almost the same as a football – the liver is ironically the least cared for and mostly go unnoticed until something went wrong. While there may be symptoms, without a medical check-up, most of us won’t know if our livers are functioning properly. The possible signs and symptoms of a poorly functioning liver include:

  • Hepatitis A, B and C 
  • Cirrhosis or scarring of the liver, often resulting from excessive alcohol intake
  • Skin pigmentation
  • Eczema
  • Dark circles under eyes
  • Poor gall bladder function
  • Constipation
  • Fat intolerance
  • Itchy skin
  • Feeling nauseas

Kindly take care your liver to prevent liver diseases.