Liver function: not only detox - slideshow

Liver function When we talk about the liver, most often remember
that it is the main filter in the way
different poisons. Here is the disinfection
products of metabolism, and toxins arriving
from the outside. This is very important, but not the only
liver function: because the body plays a key role
in the metabolism in General.
Digestion The liver is the largest gland of the body, which
produces bile. It is necessary for digestion,
especially for digestion of fats. From the liver
bile enters the gall bladder, where can
to accumulate and be spent as needed.
The formation of cholesterol Cholesterol cause atherosclerosis. This is true
but atherosclerosis causes the “bad” cholesterol (low
density). High-density cholesterol necessary
for the construction of cell membranes, synthesis of hormones
etc. the Formation of cholesterol is in the liver, and the same
the authority is responsible for its balance.
Blood clotting Liver cells is the site of synthesis of virtually all
proteins responsible for normal clotting
blood. That is why liver disease cause
to ensure that the correct operation of the system is broken.
Pathology of the liver dangerous or bleeding, or
on the contrary, increased tendency to the formation of
blood clots. Both conditions pose a serious threat
for life.
Glycogen stores Our body creates reserves for a “rainy day”.
In particular, glucose is stored as glycogen.
If the body at some point begins to flow
less glucose, it starts spending reserve.
Thus, it is an important energy reserve,
and forms it liver.
Immunity The liver plays a huge role in protecting the body.
And not only as a “filter” barrier to toxins.
In the liver there are macrophages, lymphocytes (which is immune
cells), in various lesions of the liver begins
to produce the antigenic structure. That’s why
in case of bad functioning of the immune system, doctors recommend
to check the status of the liver.
Metabolism of vitamins
and trace elements Without exaggeration – without the normal work of the liver
it would be impossible for the assimilation of most vitamins.
For example, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) can
be absorbed in the intestine only in the presence of bile
acids. B vitamins are actively involved
the processes taking place in the liver. Sodium, magnesium, manganese,
copper, iron and other trace elements also
accumulate in the liver.
Depot blood Not all the blood circulates through the vessels: some of it is
in reserve. The main reservoir for the blood is the spleen,
but the role of the liver in this process is very important.
By increasing physical activity, other
conditions requiring more intensive
the blood from the liver enters the vascular
direction.
Synthesis and inactivation of hormones The liver is the synthesis of some unique hormones
play an important role in metabolism. In particular,
it is IGF 1. If the body it
enough, starts premature aging.
Also synthesized in the liver angiotensin helping
to maintain a normal blood pressure.
In addition to the synthesis and inactivation, for example, in the liver
processed steroid hormones.
Detoxification And of course, the liver is the main detoxification organ,
both external poisons and those who
formed in the process of metabolism within the body.
For example, ammonia (which is formed from amino acids)
very dangerous for the nervous system and in the liver it
converted to urea. Dangerous alcohol phenol
venissero turns into acid. And such
conversions happen in the liver constantly,
preventing poisoning of the body.