Physiologist Segs & The Human Body
EPISODE 23: YOUR LIVER — THE BODY’S MULTITASKER 🤎
Your liver is one of the busiest organs in your body, yet most of us barely think about it. 😭
Located in the upper right side of your abdomen, your liver performs hundreds of important functions.
🩸 1. It processes nutrients
After you eat, nutrients absorbed from your digestive system are carried to the liver, where they are processed and stored or sent where your body needs them.
🍚 2. It helps regulate blood sugar
The liver stores excess glucose as glycogen and releases glucose when your body needs it.
🧪 3. It makes important proteins
It produces proteins such as albumin and proteins needed for normal blood clotting.
🟢 4. It produces bile
Bile helps your body digest and absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins.
💊 5. It processes drugs and other substances
The liver chemically changes many medications and substances so they can be safely handled and eliminated.
🧺 6. It stores nutrients
It stores certain vitamins and minerals, including iron.
🚨 What can affect your liver?
Viral hepatitis, excessive alcohol consumption, obesity and metabolic conditions, certain medications or toxins, and some inherited conditions can damage the liver.
Sometimes, liver disease can develop without obvious symptoms in the early stages, which is why prevention and appropriate medical check-ups matter.
💚 HOW CAN YOU KEEP YOUR LIVER HEALTHY?
✔️ Maintain a healthy weight and stay physically active.
✔️ Eat a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables, fruits, whole grains and healthy sources of protein.
✔️ Limit excessive alcohol intake.
✔️ Avoid taking medications or herbal mixtures unnecessarily, especially in doses higher than recommended.
✔️ Take medicines exactly as prescribed and ask a healthcare professional before combining medications or supplements.
✔️ Protect yourself against hepatitis B and hepatitis C—vaccination is available for hepatitis B.
✔️ Don’t share needles or personal items that may have blood on them, such as razors or toothbrushes.
✔️ If you have risk factors for liver disease, speak with a healthcare professional about appropriate testing.
Your liver does a LOT for you. Give it the support it deserves. 🤎🩺
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