Registered dietitian nutritionist Molly Knudsen wrote in a June 2026 article that the organ filters blood from the digestive tract and transforms potentially harmful compounds into forms that can be safely used or eliminated. The liver is crucial for transforming toxic chemicals in the blood into formats that can be eliminated from the body.
The liver performs hundreds of tasks including metabolizing carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; producing bile for fat digestion; regulating blood sugar by storing and releasing glycogen; and supporting immune function by removing bacteria and viruses, according to the National Institutes of Health cited by Knudsen. The article noted that the liver continuously carries out natural detoxification processes around the clock, contradicting claims that quick-fix cleanses are needed. ...<<<Read More>>>...
