Is Your Liver Making You Look Fat ?
You probably don ’ t think much about your liver , but I ’ m sure body fat is one thing that enters your mind frequently . Did you know that the two are related ?!
When I was little , my mom used to make liver and onions for dinner . Wasn ’ t one of my favorites … As I got older , I acquired a taste for it , and now , as an adult I have a whole new level of respect and adoration for liver . The kind you eat and the one working hard for you in your body right now !
Why do I love the liver ?
Well , let me count the ways ! The liver is the body ’ s second largest organ , weighing in at around 3 pounds . Only the skin is larger and heavier . The liver performs many essential functions .
• Digestion -‐ The liver plays an active role in the process of digestion through the production of bile . When you eat foods containing fats , bile is released to turn the large clumps of fat into smaller pieces that have more surface area and are therefore easier for the body to digest .
• Metabolism -‐ The liver is tasked with many of the important metabolic jobs that support the cells of the body . It is responsible for processing carbohydrates , lipids , and proteins into biologically useful materials . The liver also plays a vital role in maintaining blood sugar level balance . When this balance is thrown off , it can lead to an accumulation of fat in the abdominal area of the body .
• Detoxification -‐ As blood from the digestive organs passes through the liver , it monitors the contents of the blood and removes many potentially toxic substances before they can reach the rest of the body . Liver enzymes metabolize many of these toxins such as alcohol and drugs into their inactive metabolites . And in order to keep hormone levels within healthy limits , the liver also metabolizes and removes from circulation hormones produced by the body ’ s own glands .
• Immunity -‐ The liver functions as an organ of the immune system by capturing and digesting bacteria , fungi , parasites , worn -‐ out blood cells , and cellular debris .
• Nutrients storage -‐ The liver provides storage of many essential nutrients , vitamins , and minerals obtained from blood . The storage of these nutrients allows the liver to maintain the balance of blood glucose . The liver also stores vitamins and minerals -‐ such as vitamins A , D , E , K , and B12 , and the minerals iron and copper -‐ in order to provide a constant supply of these essential substances to the tissues of the body .
These functions make the liver a vital organ without which the tissues of the body would quickly die from lack of energy and nutrients . See it ’ s pretty cool , huh ?!
References: http://wellnesresource.com/weight/articles/unclog_your_liver_lose_your_abdominal_fat_leptin_diet_weight_loss_challenge
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