What does my liver do?

There is no doubt the liver is a workhorse in the body. Here’s a bit of extra info: it's the only organ that can regenerate itself. So even if up to 75% of it gets damaged, it can grow back! Here’s a summary of its key functions:

1. Digestion: Produces bile to break down fats.

2. Blood Sugar: Converts glucose to glycogen and vice versa to manage blood sugar levels.

3. Blood Proteins: Creates albumin to transport various substances.

4. Blood Clotting: Produces clotting factors.

5. Immune Response: Produces immune factors and removes bacteria.

6. Detoxification: Filters harmful substances from the blood.

7. Bilirubin Processing: Processes bilirubin to avoid jaundice.

8. Amino Acid Regulation: Manages blood levels of amino acids.

9. Iron Processing: Processes hemoglobin to use its iron.

10. Ammonia Conversion: Converts toxic ammonia to urea for excretion.