Ten Actions of the Liver

1 Help your body fight infections by removing bacteria from blood.

2 Converts inactive Thyroid hormone(T4) to active T3 that the cells can use.

3 Metabolizes or breaks down nutrients from food to produce energy when needed.

4 Creates ketone bodies for cellular energy production.

5 Produces most of the substances that regulate blood clotting.

6 Removes potentially toxic substance we consume from environment such as pesticides, herbicides and medication by-products.

7 Produce bile a compound needed to digest fat and to absorb vitamin A, D, E and K.

8 Creates cholesterol for hormone production and tissue healing.

9 Produce most protein needed by the body.

10 Prevents shortage of nutrients by storing vitamins, minerals and sugar.