Poor liver function can increase your chances of cardiovascular diseases such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. If the liver does not regulate fat metabolism effectively, weight gain tends to occur around the abdominal area and a protruding abdomen (belly) will develop.
Good liver function is essential to our overall health and well-being. In contrast, poor liver function can manifest itself in a myriad of symptoms; Some of which are fatal. The responsibilities of the liver are multiple, and include:
Production and excretion of bile
Excretion of cholesterol, drugs and hormones
Activation of enzymes
Protein synthesis
Detoxification and blood purification
Metabolism of fats, carbohydrates and proteins
We will discuss focus on the last item on this list. Poor eating/nutritional habits can cause the liver to become enveloped in fatty tissue. This development can negatively affect liver function, including the effective elimination of toxins.
When the toxin elimination function of the liver is inhibited, mechanisms can be established that stimulate physiological responses that promote weight gain. Of course, this can cause several unwanted (and potentially dangerous) effects.
First, we’ll name and discuss some potential signs of suboptimal liver function. Second, we’ll go over a few things you can do to promote a healthy liver.
Here are five signs your liver is toxic and causing you to gain weight:
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