The Liver
Monday, June 8th, 2009The liver performs over 500 vital functions, including:
· Producing cholesterol and special proteins to carry fats throughout the body
· Converting excess sugar into glycogen for storage
· Regulating blood levels of amino acids, which form building blocks of proteins
· Clearing the blood of drugs and other poisonous substances
· Regulating blood clotting
· Producing immune factors and removing bacteria from the bloodstream
Excessive drinking of alcoholic drinks can lead to fatty liver, hepatitis, or cirrhosis.
In studies with mice giving resveratrol along with alcohol produced the same effect as if not drinking excessive amounts of alcohol. More studies need to be done but this may help recovering alcoholics lead a more normal life.
Dr. Joseph Maroon, THE LONGEVITY FACTOR, pp. 137-8