How to maintain your liver health

The liver is a vital organ in most animals. It consists of four lobes of unequal shape and size. It has a triangular shape, and it is reddish-brown in color. The liver is the largest internal organ in humans, and it weighs between 1.44 and 1.66kg.

The liver connects to two large blood vessels known as the hepatic artery and the portal vein. The function of the hepatic artery is to transport oxygen-rich blood from the aorta; on the other hand, the portal vein transports nutrient-rich blood.

Functions of the liver

The liver has a wide range of essential functions. Some of these functions in the human body include:

• Balancing sugar levels and storing energy as glycogen converted from glucose. This occurs when there is a high level of glucose in the body, at which point the liver converts the glucose to glycogen. When sugar level falls below the required sugar needs of the body, the liver converts some of the glycogen back to glucose to ensure there is adequate sugar (energy) for the body’s daily activities.

• Producing bile which contains salts needed for the digestion of lipids or fats.

• Storing of vitamins for future uses by the body.

• Producing important proteins needed by the body for several of its daily functions. These proteins include albumin, which helps to absorb calcium and some other important substances and antibodies, amongst others.

• Producing chemicals that help wounds to heal by forming clots and cholesterol.

• Clearing of poisonous and toxic substances (alcohols and drugs) from the bloodstream.

Due to these essential functions, it is important to protect the liver to avoid liver diseases that could negatively affect its functions. Purists focused liver cleanse a great way to support optimal liver health.

Causes of liver diseases 

Due to the liver’s functions, it often comes in contact with many harmful substances. However, it can regenerate and replace any injured tissue. Despite its ability to regenerate, it is still possible for the liver to degenerate so much that it would be unable to recover or need serious medical attention to recover.

Some of the causes of liver diseases include hepatitis a, b, or c, immune system abnormality, genetics, cancer, other growths, serious alcohol abuse, and fat accumulation in the liver.

Types of liver diseases

Types of liver diseases include hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, ascites, gallstones, hemochromatosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, and primary biliary cirrhosis.

How to Improve Liver Function

• Vaccination against all variants of hepatitis and avoiding activities that could lead to hepatitis infection

• Avoid alcohol abuse

• Adhere to prescriptions for acetaminophen as an overdose of acetaminophen, especially when you drink alcohol is dangerous to the liver

• Exercise regularly and be fit to avoid overweight

• Wear protective garments when there is a risk of contact with toxic chemicals

• Be careful about taking supplements, as some are dangerous to the liver. Such supplements include chaparral, mistletoe, high doses of some vitamins, and comfrey.

• Consider cleansing your liver every three months with a purist's focused liver cleanse featuring clinically tested ingredients.