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The role of the liver in self-rejuvenation
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The liver is an exceptional organ that has the ability to auto-regenerate.1 In contrast to other organs which – like the skin – simply replace the damaged tissue with a scar, the liver is able to rebuild the damaged or missing tissue fragments, replacing them with new cells.1 This process is possible owing to the presence of stem cells in the liver, from which new liver cells (hepatocytes) can be formed.2
THE LIVER IS AN EXCEPTIONAL ORGAN THAT HAS THE ABILITY TO AUTO-REGENERATE.
What are the threats to your liver?
The main factors that may lead to liver injury are related to an unhealthy lifestyle. They include:3,4
How rapidly does the liver regenerate?
The liver is able to regenerate after its toxic, infectious and surgical injury. Its regeneration ability is absolutely exceptional. It has been demonstrated that after resection of 70% of the hepatic parenchyma the human body needs only a few weeks to restore the full function of this organ.1
After drug overdose
The liver is able to regenerate after its toxic, infectious and surgical injury. Its regeneration ability is absolutely exceptional. It has been demonstrated that after resection of 70% of the hepatic parenchyma the human body needs only a few weeks to restore the full function of this organ.1
After alcohol consumption
The liver needs around an hour to break down one glass of wine, 250 ml of beer or 25 ml of strong liquor.
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How can be support hepatic regeneration?
As we already know, the liver has extraordinary regeneration abilities. But this process is only possible when we support it by a healthy lifestyle. Here are some tips on how to maintain a healthy liver:
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