With - Sir Roy Calne, Emeritus Professor of Transplant Surgery at University of Cambridge. Special Thanks to Dr. Nundy for making this possible at The Fifth Gyan Burman Oration, IHC

With - Sir Roy Calne, Emeritus Professor of Transplant Surgery at University of Cambridge. Special Thanks to Dr. Nundy for making this possible at The Fifth Gyan Burman Oration, IHC

Functions of Human Liver, Liver Functions, Liver treatment in India

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.

How much one should rely on Doctors in the era of Corporate Hospitals?

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