Weighing about 3 pounds, the liver is the largest solid organ in our body. The different essential functions it conducts in the body include:

  • Creating blood proteins that helps in the transport of oxygen, blood clotting and proper functioning of the immune system.
  • It passes on certain nutrients into the blood, while conserving excess nutrients.
  • Facilitates the storing of sugar (glucose) by the body as glycogen.
  • It secrets bile, which is essential for the digestion of food.
  • Frees the body from harmful toxins in the blood like drugs and alcohol.
  • It manufactures cholesterol and breaks down saturated fats. (more…)