The Role of the Liver in the Excretory Process

The liver filters toxins from blood before they reach the kidneys.
It converts harmful substances into less toxic forms for excretion.
Bile produced by the liver helps remove waste through digestion.
It breaks down old red blood cells and recycles usable parts.
Alcohol, drugs, and chemicals are detoxified here first.
The liver and kidneys form a powerful waste-removal partnership.
It also regulates blood sugar and nutrient storage.
Liver enzymes signal how efficiently detoxification is happening.
Damage to the liver overloads the kidneys with unfiltered waste.
It’s the body’s first line of chemical defense.