Our liver has many vital functions in the body. Its most well-known role is detoxification. Digestion is a close second.
Our liver is a master at metabolizing drugs and harmful compounds from our bodily processes and environmental exposures. It then transforms them into non-toxic byproducts to be excreted. It also regulates most chemicals in the body and filters all the blood leaving the stomach and intestines.
As a digestive organ, the liver assists with breaking down and processing nutrients from foods. In fact, our liver cells produce about 800 to 1,000 ml of bile per day, which assists us in breaking down fats. Furthermore, it stores fuel and supplies nourishment to our cells when needed.
Yet, this is just a sample of what the liver does.
Our liver has been estimated to have over 500 functions, and it impacts almost every organ in the body!
One connection that is often overlooked is how the liver influences hormonal health and vice versa. In my latest post and video, I highlight the many wonders of the liver and explore this liver-hormonal relationship.
Topics include:
- How the liver affects overall health
- The main functions of the liver
- How hormones impact the liver
- How the liver regulates hormones
- The liver-gut-thyroid connections
- The group of bacteria in the gut that break down estrogens and their relationship to the liver
- Summarizing the liver-hormone connection
This information will prime you with how important your liver is to pay attention to for any health condition, including hormonal imbalances.
After reading it, you’ll understand why I almost always include liver support with all my female clients.
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Stay tuned for a follow up post on hormonal imbalances and how I address liver health to help one regain hormonal harmony.
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