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THE KEY ORGAN %u2013THE LIVERThe liver is a real all-rounder and plays a central role in the body as the largest metabolic and detoxification organ. SUPPLYThe liver ensures that the cells are supplied with important nutrients by converting nutrients from food into usable substances and storing them.DETOXIFICATIONThe liver helps to break down toxins and harmful substances.PROTECTIONThe metabolic and detoxification processes that take place in the liver generate oxidative stress. Antioxidants taken in with food protect the liver.ENERGY SUPPLIERThe liver is crucial for energy metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of cholesterol and blood sugar levels and the production of hormones.GOOD TO KNOWFor its central function, all of our blood flows through the liver once every three to five minutes.