What Does the Liver Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Stores Vitamins and Minerals
As earlier mentioned, one of the main functions of the liver is storage. The liver acts as a store for minerals, glucose, and vitamins. In the case that any of these factors lacks in our diet, the body gets it from the liver. The liver is an amazing organ as it is able to store enough vitamin A and vitamin B12 for up to four years.
Vitamins are essential in many metabolic processes where they act as catalysts in several chemical reactions. In fact, lack of a vitamin in the body causes disease. The liver also stores minerals such as copper and iron, which play vital roles in various chemical processes in the body
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