May 2022 Health Newsletter- Your Liver :The organ which is always busy
Your liver is one of the body's hardest working organs. It has two lobes, (right and left) and a saddle shape, separated by a band of connective tissue called falciform ligament.
It works non stop, daily. It is an inspection station, a garbage disposal unit and a filtration system operating as one unit. It filters one and half liters of blood every minute.
It converts ammonia (the gas that smells like rotten eggs),which is a toxic waste product formed from processing protein and nitrogen, containing compounds in the body, into urea, so that it can be excreted by the kidneys.
The liver metabolizes drugs and alcohol and gets rid of the by-products that result from the breakdown of these substances. It also removes bacteria and debris as well as breaking down worn out or damaged blood cells.
The liver deals with toxins such as pollutants, contaminants, pesticides, food additives, medical and all other drugs, as well as alcohol.
When your liver is not healthy, neither is your body.
Your liver is involved in all your metabolic processes. This means metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, and fats and conversion of these macro-nutrients into forms of energy which your body can readily use.
When metabolizing carbohydrates, the liver ensures that the level of sugar, (glucose) in your blood stays steady. If your sugar level increase after a meal, the liver removes sugar from blood stream and stores it as glycogen, (stored fuel in your body). When your blood sugar levels get too low, the liver breaks down glycogen and releases sugar into your blood.
Your liver converts amino acids in foods into forms of energy the body uses. It also produces bile, that travels to the small intestines where it is involved in the breaking down and absorption of fats. The liver stores fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K as well as B12,in addition to minerals like zinc, iron, magnesium, and copper. It then releases them into the blood on an as needed basis.
It also helps in metabolism of sex hormones, including testosterone, estrogen and progesterone.
Your liver is a very busy and very important part of your being, take care of it!
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Dr. Jerry J. Masarira, Naturopath D. CBIS.
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