The liver is the second largest organ in the body.
The liver is the only body organ that can regenerate.
The liver is responsible for more than 500 body functions.
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Liver functions
- Cleanses your blood
- Regulates the supply of body fuel.
- Produces essential body proteins.
- Regulates the balance of hormones.
- Regulates body cholesterol.
- Produces bile to eliminate toxins.
- Process everything you eat, drink, and breath
Signs and risk factors
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Jaundice
- Nausea and Diarrhea
- Viral infections
- Alcoholism
- Obesity
- High-fat food
- Genetic abnormalities
- lllicit drugs
Recommended practices
Do
- Eat a balanced diet
- Eat foods that have fibers
- Drink lots of water
- Eat antioxidant-rich food
- Do light exercise frequently
- Eat foods with sodium and other minerals
Do Not
- Don’t eat too much fried foods
- Don’t gain excessive weight
- Don’t drink too much alcohol
- Don’t eat food with lots of sugar, fat, and salt