What Does the Liver Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
7. Produces Hormones
The liver is also involved in the production of several hormones that are essential for various body processes. For instance, it is responsible for converting the thyroid hormone to its most active form. This hormone modulates the speed at which various complex biochemical processes and reactions occur.
Moreover, the liver also produces angiotensinogen, a hormone that controls blood pressure, and is also responsible for regulating sodium and potassium levels in the kidneys. Additionally, the liver secretes another hormone known as IGF-1, which promotes cell growth. The liver also regulates the levels of other hormones such as estrogen by breaking them down and removing them once their job is done.
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