What Does the Liver Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Produces Cholesterol
While many people think that cholesterol is a bad thing, it is necessary for various processes in the body, especially the synthesis of hormones, cell membranes, and vitamin D.
For this reason, the body requires a constant supply of cholesterol. To meet this demand, in an adult human, the liver produces about 1000 milligrams of cholesterol per day.
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