5 secrets of your liver

2/6/2019

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We all want to live a happy and joyful life. And we all know that it's impossible without good health. However, sometimes we don't listen to what our body is telling us. That causes different disorders that prevent us from our usual activities.

You might be surprised that our liver protects us from many illnesses.

#1 Liver controls more than 400 of vital functions

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.

#2 Liver can completely regenerate

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.

#3 Liver loves vitamins

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.

#4 Regular exercise heals

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

#5 Liver-loving superfoods

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.

And what do you think about that? Do you have any interesting facts to share? If so, tell us in the comments below, please!

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What are your thoughts on this subject?

32 Comments

Robert Cox

Thank you for the info - most of which I am aware of. In fact all of it. I have a damaged liver and live with cirrhosis. A very unpleasant condition indeed. I do eat a healthy diet but giving up drinking alcohol and smoking has been very difficult.

Tony Dallow

I like it with fava beans and a nice chianti.

Scott

Shark livers a favorite of Orcas, they will kill a great white just for the liver…sharks liver is it s most buoyant element…

Lupe Hernandez

Celeste Ingel, Read the explanation, it says that if the liver has less than 25% of its tissue left, it cannot repair itself which will require liver transplant.