What job does the Liver do?
If you were to look at an anatomical picture of the human body you would find the liver on the right side, just below the diaphragm. It is the largest of all the glandular organs in the body and with its reddish-brown color, it is divided into four lobes.
Its function is to produce substances that are used to convert glucose to glycogen, to break down fats that are eaten, produce urea and to create certain amino acids. It also filters harmful substance from the blood such as the alcohol that is consumed. It also stores certain vitamins and minerals and works to maintain the correct level of glucose in the blood. The liver also produces eighty percent of the cholesterol in your body and alcohol over a long period of time can alter the metabolism of the liver.
Anyone who uses recreational drugs, drinks heavily, takes prescribed medications or thinks they have been exposed to Hepatitis A, B and or C, should have a liver test done. A liver test can be ordered online if you want to have one done yourself. Your results will be sent to your inbox and you have the choice to share it or not with your doctor.
