Why liver health is important: Understanding the functions and importance of the liver

The Heal Deal Podcast with Dr. Leona

In this episode, we dive into the importance of liver health and the vital role that liver cells play in the body. We also discuss the symptoms of liver disease, including jaundice, chronic fatigue, weight loss, and hormonal imbalances. Dr. Leona shares her personal experience with prediabetes, fatty liver, and gallbladder disease, and how she was able to reduce it through weight loss, reducing insulin and glucose levels, and nutritional and detox support. Tune in to learn more about how you can prevent liver disease and maintain optimal liver health.

In this episode:

00:00 Intro

01:01 The importance of the liver

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02:04 Basic anatomy of the liver

04:16 Primary functions of the liver

06:47 The liver's role in digestion

11:01 The benefits of a healthy liver

13:23 The 5 most common liver diseases

16:05 Signs and symptoms of liver disease

18:29 The importance of liver health

23:07 Outro

Key Takeaways:

• The liver is considered to be the most metabolically diverse and active organ in the body.
• The liver is the most important organ in the body when it comes to detoxing the body and is the site for most of the major biochemical pathways.
• The primary function of the liver is to filter the blood to remove harmful substances and waste products from the body.
• Maintaining a healthy liver has a huge impact on your overall health and wellbeing.
• The most common liver diseases includes cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, cholecystitis, and hepatitis.
• Early signs of liver damage may include abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and loss of appetite.
• As the liver damage progresses, you're likely to experience jaundice, chronic fatigue, edema, and weight loss.
• You can lower your risk for liver disease by making healthy lifestyle and dietary choices.

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