Your liver is truly a powerhouse of an organ. It helps your body fight disease and infection, removes toxins, creates energy from the foods you eat, and so much more. Behind the scenes, helping the liver perform all of these critical functions are enzymes. These chemicals enable and accelerate the chemical reactions that your liver […]
In the United States, diabetes has nearly become a household term. In fact, more than 10% of the entire US population has been diagnosed with the disease. Most often, it is connected with growing trends of obesity and sedentary lifestyles, but not all diabetes is the same. Sometimes it doesn’t even have to do with weight at all. You […]
Like most of our organs, our liver works behind the scenes to make sure our bodies are healthy and function well for all we put them through. For many people, liver health is only an afterthought following a night out drinking or eating an indulgent meal. However, keeping our livers happy is key for our […]
Fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease on the planet, affecting over a quarter of all people. While there are generally no symptoms to accompany the disease, in some cases it can lead to severe liver damage if left untreated. But what causes fatty liver disease? And what treatment options are available? Types […]