<ul><li>The liver makes cholesterol, an important structure, despite its bad reputation;</li><li>It also makes blood plasma proteins.</li></ul>

The liver makes nutrients

<ul><li>Alcohol cannot be directly excreted thus needing to be transformed in order to be eliminated;</li><li>The processing of alcohol involves the production of acetaldehyde which is a foreign, toxic molecule so it is quickly transformed into a non-toxic molecule;</li><li>The consumption of alcohol faster on a regular basis than what the liver can process may cause it to become inflamed which can lead to cirrhosis and permanently scar the liver.</li></ul>

The liver metabolizes alcohol and other bad molecules

<ul><li>The liver is the first organ to receive the nutrients that are being absorbed by the intestine;</li><li>The liver is also a gatekeeper because it senses the overall nourishment of the body and stores sugar, fat, and some vitamins;</li><li>An overabundance of food intake may cause the liver to get overwhelmed and affect its storage capability.</li></ul>

The liver stores nutrients

<ul><li>We tend to forget that the liver is a part of the organs that respond first against viruses and bacteria. Our livers are filled with cells that help in defending our immune system;</li><li>There are certain times where the liver aids other organs such as the brain when a person's blood sugar level drops. Since the brain relies on sugar as a source of energy, the liver reserve then releases the nutrients needed.</li></ul>

The liver nourishes and protects other organs

In this year's subdued St. Patrick's Day celebrations, a biochemist suggests thanking our livers for going above and beyond their ability to metabolize alcohol.

The liver nourishes and protects other organs

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