The liver plays a crucial role in 12 areas that directly impact our physical, emotional, and mental health.
- Metabolism of neurotransmitters that regulate mood and emotion. The liver is linked to anger, and excess anger can impair the liver. When the liver fails to effectively remove toxins from the body, harmful substances accumulate, potentially contributing to emotional disturbances such as anxiety and depression. These toxins have the potential to upset the delicate balance of neurotransmitters in our brains, which are responsible for controlling our emotions and moods.
- The liver is responsible for the process of detoxification and removing toxic substances and emotions from the body and brain.
- Produces cortisol, a stress hormone, and regulates the nervous system. Cortisol causes the liver to release glucose to provide energy for the body’s needs during stress.
- It is responsible for blood sugar regulation and glucose metabolism, which directly impacts mood and energy levels.
- The liver is connected to every system and organ in the body, interacting with the endocrine and gastrointestinal systems by assisting digestion. The liver affects immunity and metabolism in numerous organs throughout the body, including the gut. If the liver is not working properly, the vitality and functionality of other organs may suffer.
- Digestion: The liver’s primary role in the digestive system is to process nutrients absorbed from the small intestine and maintain levels of fat, amino acids, and glucose.
- Filtration: The liver filters blood from the digestive system before it is distributed throughout the body. It can filter and eliminate compounds from the body, including hormones and environmental compounds like alcohol and other drugs.
- Protein Synthesis: The liver synthesizes the majority of the body’s proteins from amino acids received during digestion.
- Store vitamins and minerals: The liver stores lipid-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and Vitamin B12, as well as minerals like iron and copper for later use.
- Bile production: Bile from the liver is important in fat digestion and vitamin absorption. It aids in the removal of waste and the breakdown of fats in the small intestine during digestion.
- Carbohydrate and Fat Metabolism: The liver breaks down fats through bile production and stores carbohydrates as glycogen, converting them into glucose to regulate blood sugar levels and provide energy.
- Fighting infection and immune responses: The liver regulates immune responses by producing immune system factors to fight infection. It aids in combating germs through the detection and destruction of viruses and bacteria, especially those entering through the digestive system. Infections, contaminated food or water, or close contact with an infected individual can transmit the viruses that cause liver damage. When infected, the liver helps combat germs.
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Matt M. Eccles is the founder of Vitality and Happiness Blog. He is a philosopher, psychology enthusiast, wellness and digestion expert, author, and world traveler who is passionate about helping others reach and experience optimum health, true happiness, and increased vitality. The purpose of this website is to motivate and inspire people to handle life’s challenges. Uplift and encourage you to succeed in life and be happy and healthy, increase life quality, and become the best version of yourself.