The
majority of people are not sure what the liver does. They are unaware
that it plays a major role in the digestive process. The liver acts as
a comprehensive body detoxifier.
Health threatening toxins
accumulate in the liver. The liver must be able to break down toxins
before they are excreted, ultimately via the colon or kidneys.
Other vital roles that a healthy liver is responsible for:
Converts fat to energy (the liver is considered "The Fat Furnace")
Involved in the production of "good" cholesterol
Helps in the synthesis of fatty acids from amino acids and sugar
Secretes bile (necessary for the digestion of fats)
Stimulates the intestine by promoting peristalsis, which helps prevent constipation (a common precursor to chronic diseases)
Regulates thyroid function by converting thyroxin into a more usable and active form
Produces GTF (Glucose Tolerance Factor), which acts with insulin to regulate blood sugar level
Stores the fat soluble vitamins, such as A, D, E, and K; assimilates calcium, and converts beta-carotene to vitamin A
