PHYSICAL WELLNESS

your body’s detox + nutrient processing plant

THE LIVER

Your liver is like the ultimate multitasking kitchen and recycling center — part chef, part janitor, part quality control manager.
It filters, processes, stores, and distributes nutrients while cleaning up toxins.

It’s one of your busiest organs, working 24/7 without a break, and it’s essential for energy, digestion, and overall health.

Your liver:

  • Filters toxins and waste from your blood

  • Produces bile to help digest fats

  • Stores vitamins, minerals, and glycogen (a form of stored energy)

  • Breaks down and processes nutrients from food

  • Metabolizes (processes) medications and alcohol

  • Helps regulate blood sugar by storing or releasing glucose

  • Produces proteins needed for blood clotting and immune function

LIVER BASICS

Common Terms + Simple Definitions

Here’s a mini glossary for liver related words you’ll see throughout the site:

Bile - A greenish fluid that helps break down fats in the small intestine

Glycogen - Stored form of glucose (sugar) for quick energy

Detoxification - The process of removing harmful substances from the body

Metabolism - How your body turns food into energy and building blocks

Cirrhosis - Scarring of the liver from long-term damage

Fatty Liver - Build-up of fat in liver cells that can affect function

Hepatitis - Inflammation of the liver, often caused by viruses

WHAT THE LIVER WORKS WITH

THE LIVER + OTHER SYSTEMS

  • Gallbladder → Stores bile made by the liver and releases it into the small intestine

  • Small Intestine → Receives bile for fat digestion and absorbs nutrients the liver processes

  • Pancreas → Works together to balance blood sugar and aid digestion

  • Bloodstream → Delivers nutrients and removes toxins to and from the liver

  • Kidneys → Help remove waste products after the liver processes them

A healthy LIVER:

  • Filters and removes harmful substances from your blood

  • Helps you digest and absorb nutrients from food

  • Stores and releases energy when your body needs it

  • Produces vital proteins for clotting and immunity

  • Keeps your metabolism balanced and efficient

    When the liver is overworked or damaged, toxins can build up, digestion can slow down, and your whole body can feel the impact.

    Your liver is a quiet hero — give it the care it deserves by eating well, staying hydrated, and avoiding unnecessary toxins.