World Liver Day: What To Know About The Body’s Second Largest Organ

 Every year on April 19, World Liver Day is observed. The day emphasises spreading awareness about the various diseases and other things you need to know about this important internal organ.

It has a dual identity

Liver is the largest gland and second largest organ of the Human Body.  Liver filters the toxins or chemicals from the body which are disposed of as bile and remove it in the form of stool or urine. Brown colour to the stool is due to the bile which is produced in the liver.

 An organ that can regenerate

Liver is the only organ that can regenerate or can completely regrow. To do so it only needs 25% of the original tissue.

 It helps in water storage and carbohydrate metabolism

It helps to control blood sugar levels. If a person has fatty liver then type 2 diabetes may occur. It converts glucose from carbohydrate-rich foods into glycogen and is stored in the liver.

 It helps in hormone metabolism

The liver is the major site of hormone breakdown. It breaks down estrogen and secretes it into bile, which enters the intestines for excretion. If the liver is overworked, it will not excrete estrogen properly and may get the symptoms of lumpy breasts, fluid retention, menstrual cramps etc.

Liver stores vitamins and minerals

 Vitamin A, D, E, K and B12 along with iron and copper are stored in the liver.  It also helps in converting vitamin D into its active form.

Function as a protein creator

For growth and proper working of our body, we need protein. The food that we eat is not sufficient for our body to fulfill its needs.

So, the liver produces its own protein. Even the enzymes and chemicals required to form blood clots to stop bleeding during a wound or cut are secreted by the liver. People having unhealthy liver in the world will bleed easily every day.

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