5 secrets of your liver

It really does a great and important job! The liver stores and generates energy, controls the balance of sex, thyroid and adrenal hormones. It not only filters our blood but also checks all the medicines and supplements that we are taking. The liver controls blood clotting, digests fats and stores glucose. So, it is difficult to overestimate its role.

It sounds unreal but the organ that is responsible for so many vital functions is able to heal itself! If there is at least 25% of its tissue the liver repairs itself in quite a short period of time.

Checking the food you eat the liver is looking for cysteine, vitamins K and C, B-complex vitamins, iron, vitamin E, Omega 3-6-9. Make sure your food is balanced and rich in these nutrients and vitamins.

Exercising improves blood circulation and regulates hepatic metabolism. So, don't forget about daily aerobic or resistance training.

All these superfoods are widely known and are easy to get. They work as antioxidants, improve bile acids production and digestion. Add spinach, beetroot, grapefruit and garlic to your weekly menu. Nourish the liver with fatty fish, avocado, olive oil and walnuts. Mind that any supplements you take won't work better than your healthy food.