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Hepatic Health

Meaning

Hepatic health refers to the optimal structural integrity and functional capacity of the liver, the body’s central metabolic and detoxification organ. A healthy liver is essential for numerous systemic processes, including glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism, protein synthesis, and the critical clearance of hormones and toxins. Clinical assessment of hepatic health involves monitoring liver enzyme levels and evaluating for conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or fibrosis. Maintaining robust hepatic function is paramount in hormonal health, as the liver is responsible for the conjugation and elimination of spent steroid and thyroid hormones.