Liver Care 101: Herbs, Foods, and Wellness Practices for the Liver

Fall is the perfect time to give your liver a little extra love.

The importance of holistic liver care cannot be underestimated. Your liver is one of the most multi-functional organs in your body, silently performing a myriad of tasks on a daily basis. Some of your liver’s functions include:

• Detoxification: Converts drugs and other toxic substances into substances that can be more easily excreted through your urine and other eliminatory channels. 
• Protein metabolism: Produces a number of amino acids—the building blocks of protein.
• Fat metabolism: Produces bile and bile salts, which are critical for digesting fat and for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins. 
• Carbohydrate metabolism and blood sugar balance: Helps regulate your blood sugar by converting excess glucose into glycogen—an energy form that can be saved for later use. 
• Vitamin and nutrient storage: In addition to storing glycogen, your liver stores fat-soluble vitamins, such as A,D, E, and K. 
• Blood storage: Contains 10-15% of your blood at any given time. 

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