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The liver stores nutrients
- The liver is the first organ to receive the nutrients that are being absorbed by the intestine;
- The liver is also a gatekeeper because it senses the overall nourishment of the body and stores sugar, fat, and some vitamins;
- An overabundance of food intake may cause the liver to get overwhelmed and affect its storage capability.
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The liver metabolizes alcohol and other bad molecules
- Alcohol cannot be directly excreted thus needing to be transformed in order to be eliminated;
- 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;
- The consumption of alcoho...
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The liver makes nutrients
- The liver makes cholesterol, an important structure, despite its bad reputation;
- It also makes blood plasma proteins.
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The liver nourishes and protects other organs
- 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;
- There are certain times where the liver aids other organs such as the brain when a person's blood sugar...
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