Fat Tolerance of a Human Liver
Fat build-up can cause permanent hole of a liver that could lead to a severe disease.
Research shows that fat-build-up from insensitive diet of a person causes more harm to liver than another harmful substance such as alcohol. The human liver that is situated in the upper abdomen is the largest glandular organ of the body. Its main functions include filtration of the blood, production of blood cells, and synthesis of blood-clotting components.
image credit human liver
The liver has many functions; this includes storing minerals and vitamins. It also makes bile (a bitter yellowish, blue and green fluid secreted by hepatocytes from the liver) that is stored in the gall bladder until needed for the digestion of fats.
Its multiple functions are carried out by two types of cells:
- hepatocytes – the one responsible for releasing substances into bile canaliculi and into blood and lymph channels;
image credit human hepatocytes
2. phagocyte – which may form a part of the lining of the blood sinusoids
image credit human phagocytes
Aside from breaking down fats, the liver also plays a significant role in converting glucose (or simply sugar) to glycogen (Glycogen plays an important role in the glucose cycle; is a polysaccharide that is the principal storage form of glucose in animal and human cells.) Liver also produces urea (the main substance of urine), it make a kind of building blocks such as amino acids, and as storage of vitamins and minerals
As shown in some development, the fat-build-up of insensitive diet of a person causes more harm to liver than another harmful substance such as alcohol. Thereby an obese person should seek medical assistance (also in diet management.) to prevent other diseases associated to it. Fat build-up causes liver to have permanent holes leading to a more severe liver related disease.
image credit …excess fat in the liver
A liver, a solid organ located on the right in the upper abdomen plays a major role in metabolism, digestion, detoxification, and elimination of substances from the body. But once abused, it can lead to fatal outcome.
image credit fat in their liver (left)
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23 Responses to “Fat Tolerance of a Human Liver”
On September 1, 2009 at 8:53 am
We need to take care of this once in a lifetime organ. Great article!
On September 1, 2009 at 9:11 am
A very interesting article for me personally as I and one of my granddaughters have physical issues relating to our livers. Thanks for posting it.
On September 1, 2009 at 3:34 pm
A bit grim, but its a remarkable organ that needs looking after!
On September 1, 2009 at 5:22 pm
So, a liver blown up by too much fat doesn’t function properly? Or are the holes the major concern? I hope you continue with this article in more depth; it was interesting.
On September 1, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Interesting, but not good dinner viewing.
On September 1, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Liver is one of human’s important part, and thus proper care should be taken to protect it. Have my liked it.
On September 1, 2009 at 9:42 pm
very helpful post,thanks friend
On September 1, 2009 at 9:51 pm
nice choice of topic Ana..
On September 1, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Very interesting topic.
On September 1, 2009 at 11:06 pm
I will always remember this. Salamat kaayo kabayan.
On September 1, 2009 at 11:11 pm
Quite Interesting …..its nice…
On September 2, 2009 at 1:04 am
This is a very meaningful article. Pertinent to the society we live in.
On September 2, 2009 at 1:53 am
Thanks for the info. It is very useful. I have to start a healtier diet!
On September 2, 2009 at 2:23 am
such a very educational and helpful post.
On September 2, 2009 at 4:18 am
An informative piece.
On September 16, 2009 at 9:07 am
Didn’t know that fat was more damaging to the liver than alcohol!
On September 18, 2009 at 9:30 am
Excellent post. It is very informative on the life of our liver. Thanks for sharing. I learned a lot.
On September 19, 2009 at 7:13 am
Very informative article, well researched with great use of photos.
On September 20, 2009 at 8:26 am
wow..i can’t stare at those pics though..i’ve read much naman..so i understood the things you mentioned about the human liver..:)
On September 20, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Wow..fabulous in depth, informative article Well Done
On October 15, 2009 at 7:33 am
Very informative, a good post.
On October 17, 2009 at 3:42 am
Interesting piece of info. Good post!
On October 27, 2009 at 8:49 am
Thankyou for the information, lots of research must have gone into this.
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