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EPISODE · Aug 9, 2023 · 20 MIN

Liver: The Master Chemist

from Patient Empowerment Program: A Rare Disease Podcast

The liver is a master chemist that sends copious signals to help control our appetite and breaks down fats to be stored and used as energy and to combat starvation. Next time you’re hangry, think of your liver kicking into overdrive. On This Episode We Discuss: Producing countless small chemical metabolites Controlling iron homeostasis The liver and the gut microbiome Combatting starvation and triggering appetite Managing glucose levels

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