Liver is the powerhouse of body. It is the main organ of metabolism i.e. it involves, series of breaking down and making up of chemical reactive and generation of energy. If one were to compare our body to a train, then liver would be its engine.
Liver performs many important functions that are essential for a healthy body as follows –
Liver covert food into chemicals necessary for life and growth.
Liver processes and removes toxins and other substances generated in body that may be harmful.
Liver produces Bile, a yellowish-greenish fluid that is stored in the gall bladder and secreted into the bowel. Bile is necessary for the absorption of fats and vitamins
Liver manufactures important proteins that are necessary for normal blood clotting and building muscle.
Liver maintains hormonal balances.
Liver store important vitamins.
