When people want to slow down the aging process maintaining a healthy liver is not something they 
think about. Usually they think about the health of their heart, skin, and brain. Maybe their lungs or kidneys might come up for discussion.
But how often have you ever thought about your liver!
A couple of weeks ago I was at the Roundhouse in Aurora, IL. This building is the first one like it in America. Built in 1856 to service trains it was abandoned in the 70s. Bought by Walter Payton and a group of investors in 1995 for $10. It was renovated and opened up in 1996.
So what does this have to do with a healthy liver?
Because in 1999, just 3 years later Walter Payton died of liver disease. And being at this facility reminded me of how important a healthy liver is to effective aging.
What Does a Healthy Liver Do?
In researching this article my appreciation and respect for the liver grew exponentially. Your liver is critical to how well you age. It’s an amazing organ. Located in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen, the liver is the largest and most complex organ of the body. It’s responsible for: