Health - Wellness
Is Liver Good For You?
By ERIN MARIE
The liver is instrumental in the digestive process, helping the body break down food, store nutrients, and filter out toxins. The organ as a meal also provides many benefits for its consumer — though the taste may not be to everyone’s liking — as it’s filled with many nutrients, including vitamin B, niacin, and potassium.
BBC Good Food reports that liver has
high levels of iron in the form of haem, providing a great way to maintain adequate levels of the mineral, which also lessens one’s risk for anemia and may also potentially help fight off fatigue. While there are many sources of liver, Dr. Robert Kiltz shared via his website that beef liver provides the most nutrients.
However, liver has some drawbacks, such as an overabundance of vitamin A, which could lead to toxicity and result in vision issues and birth defects, among other problems. Liver also contains seven times the daily recommended amount of copper, potentially increasing one’s risk for oxidative stress and cognitive decline disorders.