Towards a healthy liver

October 2007     View PDF     En español

Your liver:

     Stores vitamins, minerals and sugars for energy
     Makes new proteins
     Helps to digest food
     Cleans the blood
     Helps your blood to clot
     Controls cholesterol and fats
     Clears alcohol and toxins
     Helps control body heat
     Maintains hormones
     Helps fight infections

Doing simple everyday things can help keep your liver healthy. You’ll see over the next few pages many of these ideas to consider when taking care of your liver. Consult your doctor when starting or changing your diet, exercise routine, medicines or supplements.