Where is the liver located?

The liver is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen underneath the lower rib cage.

What does the liver do?

• It processes food, drugs and vitamins absorbed in the bloodstream for distribution throughout the body.
• It stores vitamins, minerals, iron and sugars and later releases them into the bloodstream when needed by the body.
• It removes environmental and internally produced toxins from the bloodstream.
• It manufactures bile, protein and blood clotting agents.
• It keeps hormones at the right levels.
• It regulates cholesterol and chemicals in the blood.
• It builds and breaks down body proteins and other compounds.