Controlling levels of glucose (sugar) in your blood
Storing and transporting fats
Processing amino acids (protein building blocks) and making proteins
Making green bile, which flows into the small intestine to help digest fats
storing vitamins A, B12, D, E and K
Removing hormones (chemical messengers) from the blood once they've done their job
Removing and breaking down drugs and poisons
Removing bacteria (germs)
Removing worn-out red blood cells
10 Things Your Liver Is Doing Right Now Processing amino acids (protein building blocks) and making proteins
Making green bile, which flows into the small intestine to help digest fats
storing vitamins A, B12, D, E and K
Removing hormones (chemical messengers) from the blood once they've done their job
