How important is a healthy liver?

By Janeen Howard, Qualified Medical Herbalist

Your liver is one of the most amazing organs in your body. Found in your upper-right abdomen, just below your diaphragm, it’s a master multitasker, carrying out over 500 different roles. These include breaking down fats, storing vitamins, processing nutrients, metabolising proteins, breaking down old blood cells, and detoxifying.

You probably don’t tend to stop and think about your liver’s health because it works quietly in the background. Your liver is a critical organ that you do need to care for so it can perform well. It is one of your body’s quiet, unsung heroes!

In a world filled with toxins, your liver has to work extremely hard to detoxify and protect your body. Your liver has to process everything that you consume directly, as well as other environmental elements you are exposed to. This includes what you breathe, eat, and drink, plus what you put on your skin and hair. What a job!

It’s clear that your liver can end up feeling unloved, overworked and tired, and that’s when you can start to experience signs that our liver really needs some support. These can range from digestive upsets and bloating, to weight gain and unhealthy moods.

You need to support your liver every day. Thanks to mother nature, there are a variety of natural herbs and nutrients that can help nourish and support your liver’s detoxification process. These all-natural products can significantly impact your overall health and wellbeing.