The Human Liver

The human liver is located under your right rib cage, and normally weighs approximately 3 pounds. It is the body’s second largest organ after your skin. It is built up by a complex chemical factory which produces numerous important substances (bile, digestive enzymes, clotting factors, cholesterol, and proteins, and more).

The human liver is essential in the metabolism of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, and the various vitamins and minerals. It helps to adjust the level of blood sugar and fats. It cleanses the blood, detoxifies drugs, and protects against potentially harmful chemicals such as alcohol.

Human Liver

The liver is the main repository for blood, vitamins and minerals, and glycogen (the stored form of sugar – the body’s major fuel). The human liver is a powerful and complicated machine and largely unappreciated – until something goes wrong.

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