It is not an exaggeration! The liver is a "multi-organ" with many, different and equally important functions. It processes, stores, filters, converts, cleans, detoxifies, produces. The work it offers is truly magnificent and its number of functions is truly staggering! It is estimated that it exceeds 400! That's why it deserves a grand introduction before being announced as an instrument of vital importance! Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you its majesty, Liver, in the colloquial, Liver!
We all hide an... industrialist inside us!
They call it the factory, and not without reason. With over 400 functions it justly earns this title. And of course, we are responsible and accountable for the proper operation of our factory. As… good industrialists, then, we must know the vital functions of this precious organ which performs having the following roles as:
- Filter: Keeps most dangerous substances from entering the blood and from there channeling it to the rest of the body.
- Detoxifier: It contributes to the detoxification of the body from chemical substances such as drugs, alcohol, toxins from food and water, environmental pollutants.
- Producer: The liver produces digestive enzymes and fluids such as bile acids in bile that help digest fats and eliminate toxins from the body.
- Converter: To feed the cells and tissues in our body, the liver is responsible for converting the food we eat into energy in the form of glucose.
- Storekeeper: It collects all the ingredients our body needs, vitamins, fat, sugars, and minerals and supplies them to our body when it needs them.
- Συνθέτης: Not music, of course, but cholesterol, which is used to produce hormones, vitamin D and bile.
- Regulator: The liver regulates blood sugar levels. It achieves this by synthesizing glucose when our body's needs require it.
The black list that damages the liver
The liver is the largest organ in the human body in terms of volume and weight. It works non-stop and as a result it gets tired when we burden it with useless substances and adopting bad habits.
- We sleep late: Our body has the amazing ability to repair/maintain itself. Each organ has its own time in our body's biological clock. For the liver, the hours are from midnight to 2 am. And this is done properly only when we sleep deeply.
- We don't eat breakfast: In the morning when we wake up the glucose levels are very low, preventing the liver from receiving the required energy it needs for its basic functions.
- We drink without moderation: We can enjoy the beautiful moments and circumstances of our lives by drinking in normal contexts. Overconsumption causes changes in the structure of the liver which leads to cirrhosis. Conversely, since water makes up 73% of the liver, drinking water contributes to its proper hydration, favoring its good functioning.
- Medicines are not always... medicine: Many times we take medicine on our own initiative. It also happens that we take drugs in large doses or for long periods of time. In both cases, liver damage can occur.
- We like fat: However, our liver does not like them. Their excessive consumption leads to fatty infiltration in which fat accumulates inside the liver cells. On the contrary, green vegetables, fruits, whole grain products and foods rich in plant fibers are an ideal choice.
- Sensitive liver and conditions: Various forms of diseases that affect the liver make the work of its operation more difficult and this precious organ more vulnerable.
When something goes wrong...
The truth is that when the liver has a problem, it hardly manifests itself. Blood tests are the safest and most reliable way to detect the problem. Nevertheless, there are certain symptoms that warn us, such as:
Dizziness or tendency to vomit
Loss of appetite and weight
Stomach discomfort – Digestive problems
Strongly colored urine and/or stool color change
And the liver needs its own care
Nutrition always plays a primary role in maintaining or improving our body. And of course there are options that can protect and contribute more specifically to the good functioning of the liver, such as
- Thistle: They describe it as "miraculous" in terms of liver and gall bladder problems. This traditional plant contains the active ingredient silymarin, known for its antioxidant and protective properties. Many clinical studies prove that it can help maintain liver enzymes at normal levels.
- Dandelion: His name says it too. It is a "bitter" plant that is traditionally used to strengthen the function of the liver and kidneys. It increases the production of bile which aids in digestion and helps in the elimination of toxic substances.
- Artichoke: Another "bitter" plant that is traditionally associated with improving digestion and the function of the liver, gall bladder and kidneys. It has a protective effect on liver cells and helps in its detoxification.
- Curcuma: It contains curcumin, one of the main components of the herb with a strong detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and protective effect.
Protection with the power of nature
The LivaPure of the Platinum Range is Power Health's proposal for the normal functioning and protection of the liver. Contains a titrated milk thistle seed extract that yields 240mg of silymarin. The mechanism of action of silymarin is based on enhanced bile production, the ability to regenerate damaged liver cells and its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Also, vitamins B6, B12, folic acid, choline, as well calcium which pcontributes to their normal functioning digestive enzymes. LivaPure is a synergistic formula that contributes to the maintenance of normal liver function and aids in normal lipid metabolism.
With information from her team PowerHealth
