LIVER - Function, Food for it and unusual condition

Liver is an important organ in our body. How liver play role as important organ?

Bile secretion

-        Liver are endocrine and exocrine as well. As exocrine part, it secreting bile.

-       The bile function is to digest the fat.

-       From the liver, the bile will be send to duodenum through bile duct.

-       The bile stored in gall bladder before transfer to duodenum.

Regulate metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fats.

Detoxifying substances like drug and alcohol.

Remove damaged erythrocytes from blood.

Synthesis plasma protein, fibrinogen and prothrombin.

Regulate glucose and lipid level in blood.

Store of various substances: glucagon, lipid, vitamin and iron.

Food that good for your liver are:

·         Garlic

·         Beets

·         Carrot

·         Apple

·         Dandelion

·         Prunes

·         Raison

·         Blueberries

·         Blackberries

·          Strawberries,

·          Raspberries

·         Oranges

·         Leafy green vegetables

·         Lemon and limes

 Unusual condition of liver and the term applied for it:

·         Cirrhosis: Long term of damaged that cause scar.

·         Primary biliary Cirrhosis: unclear process that slowly destroy the bile duct in liver.

·         Liver cancer:  always occur after cirrhosis present. Common liver cancer is Hepatocellular carcinoma.

·         Hepatitis: Inflammation of liver caused by viruses like hepatitis A, B and C. It also can be the result from taking drugs, obesity and allergic reaction.

·         Gallstones: Gallstones stuck in bile duct draining the liver.

·         Hematochromatosis: Deposition of Iron in liver, damaging the liver.

·         Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: Inflammation and scar in bile duct in liver.

·         Liver failure: Infection and excessive alcohol lead to liver failure.