The Body’s CEO. Why Your Liver Runs the Show and Keeps Everything in Order
When was the last time you thought about your liver? (Other than after a big night out).
Tucked just under your ribs, this quiet multitasker is one of the hardest-working organs we’ve got — and yet it rarely gets the credit it deserves.
What Your Liver Actually Does
Think of it as your body’s ultimate “operations manager.” The liver:
• Filters toxins from your blood (everything from alcohol to environmental nasties).
• Processes nutrients from food and turns them into fuel.
• Stores vitamins (A, D, E, K, B12) and iron for later.
• Produces bile — the greenish “detergent” that helps break down fats.
• Balances hormones, cholesterol, and blood sugar.
Without it, your body’s housekeeping would grind to a halt.
🍸 Alcohol & the Liver: The Balancing Act
Yes, the liver is designed to deal with alcohol — but only in moderate amounts. Over time, too much can inflame or scar the tissue, leading to fatty liver, hepatitis, or cirrhosis.
A simple hack: aim for at least a couple of alcohol-free days each week and hydrate like it’s your job.
Should We “Cleanse” Our Liver?
Good news: the liver is already a natural detox powerhouse. It doesn’t need fancy juice cleanses to do its job. What it does need is less overload — fewer ultra-processed foods, fewer late-night cocktails, and plenty of water.
🌱 Can the Liver Really Regenerate?
Absolutely! It’s one of the only organs that can regrow new tissue after damage — up to 70% of it can repair itself if you remove the cause of injury. But it’s not indestructible: chronic overload (alcohol, poor diet, some medications) can push it past its limits.
🥑 How to Support a Happy Liver
• Eat the rainbow – colourful fruit & veg are rich in antioxidants that protect liver cells.
• Fibre is your friend – oats, beans, wholegrains help your body remove waste.
• Love your greens – broccoli, kale, rocket and Brussels sprouts support the liver’s detox enzymes.
• Healthy fats – avocado, nuts, olive oil help reduce fatty build-up.
• Hydrate – water and herbal teas (like dandelion or milk thistle) keep things moving.
• Steady alcohol intake – moderation beats extreme “all or nothing.”
Is the Liver Underrated or Overrated?
Honestly? It’s probably underrated. We obsess over our skin, gut, and heart, but this organ quietly supports every single one of them.
✨ Fun Facts
• The liver is about the size of a football (and weighs around 1.5kg).
• It has over 500 known jobs — talk about multi-tasking.
• It gets first dibs on everything you eat or drink, deciding what to store, burn, or recycle.
Bottom Line
Your liver isn’t begging for a cleanse — it’s asking for consistent kindness.
Think nourishing food, balanced drinks, plenty of hydration, and a little appreciation. Treat it well, and it will return the favour with energy, glowing skin, and overall vitality.
Love from Fallon, with intention xox
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