After Digestion

When the food is absorbed into the blood stream, it flows via the hepatic portal vein to the liver before being allowed to pass on to the rest of the body. There are a number of reasons for this as the liver performs a great many number of functions.

• The liver detoxifies poisonous chemicals making them safe before being allowed into general circulation. This helps to protect the body from harmful chemicals which may have been digested.
• The liver is a storage organ for many food chemicals such as vitamins, minerals and glucose. The liver can take out excess food chemicals the body does not require and store them until they are needed.

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