Hepatitis: A Liver to Live

Perhaps, the liver is considered to be one of the most important organ of the body. Its primary role is connected to digestion or the metabolism of nutrients taken from food. The hormonal secretions of the liver are enough to support most of more than 500 life functions that this wonderful organ can accomplish.

Below are just some of the most important functions of the Liver organ:

1. Secretes bile, a substance that helps dissolve fats
2. Stores and secretest glycogen, a sugar molecule stored being stored by the liver.
3. Activates enzymes in order for them to perform their various chemical functions
4. Detoxification of hamrful material that is present in the blood.
5. Helps in the creation or synthesis of blood clotting factors, a very important plasma protein, etc.

The liver can lose its optimal effectiveness in performing these critical functions if it is abused and not taken care of properly. Eating foods that are not healthy and contains toxic substances and coloring could damage the liver.

Drinking and smoking are also factors in irriversible liver destruction. Diseases of the liver, including bacterial and viral hepatitis can also cause the liver to breakdown and lose some of its vital functions.

Individuals afflicted with Hepatitis, especially Hepatitis B virus, are advised to take regular checkups in order know the condition of the liver and provide recommendations on the type of medication they need to take.

Maximum surveillance on the number of people afflicted and assessment on the progression of the hepatitis B virus in the body is particularly important so that the public will be educated on how they can protect themselves and take care of their health and take treatments that will help them slow down the virus and eliminate some of its harsh physical consequences.

For more information, please visit The American Liver Foundation's at www.liverfoundation.org.
Packet online also provides website that can help you find a liver specialist in your area. Liver specliaists at Princeton Healthcare System carries certifications in diagnosing and providing treatment for patients who are afflicted with Hepatitis virus and its strains. Please visit www.princetonhcs.org for more information or cal them directly at (888) 742-7496.

Julius