Category Liver

Reddish-brown in colour, the liver occupies the upper right portion of your abdominal cavity. An average liver weighs around three pounds and can handle 13% of your body’s blood supply at any given time. Some liver functions include:  However, if…

When people picture vital organs in the body, the first names that pop into the mind are often the heart, the brain, or even the skin. What about the liver, though? It’s truly one of the unsung heroes of our…

The liver performs many essential functions of the body. It is responsible for breaking down waste, producing necessary enzymes, regulating blood levels for amino acids, processing hemoglobin, clearing the blood of poison and alcohol, resisting infections, and so many more.…

Liver Function Tests Liver function tests (LFTs) measure various chemicals in the blood made by the liver. An abnormal result indicates a problem with the liver and may help to identify the cause. Further tests may be needed to clarify…

Common Symptoms Of Liver Disease

Function of the Liver The liver is one of the most vital and complex organs in the human body. Weighing approximately 1.5 kilograms in adults, it performs over 500 essential functions to maintain overall health. From detoxification and metabolism to…

The liver is the largest organ in the body (weighing about1.2 to 1.5kg). It is located on the right side of the abdomen, directly beneath the right lung, and is protected by the lower half of the rib cage. It…

India’s First Liver Transplant to Liver Awareness Drive Liver transplantation for end-stage liver disease has gained acceptance in India over the last 10 years but it was not the case in the 1990s. The first liver transplant in India was…

The muscles in the human body work on a simple principle, if you don’t use them, you lose them. Unless you’re blessed with a powerhouse of metabolism, eating well and staying trim is going to need some effort from your…