3 signs that may indicate liver problems (don’t ignore them)

Every day, our body can be exposed to toxins present in foods, such as fats and pesticides, overloading the liver, which is essential for metabolism and nutrient storage.

Although the body naturally eliminates toxins through different processes, excess can unbalance the liver, resulting in liver problems that are often silent, the signs of which should be observed as a warning.

3 liver signs:

• Changes in feces and urine: Changes in the color of feces, making them lighter or whitish, may indicate problems with the absorption of fats from the intestine. On the other hand, dark urine may suggest liver problems, such as fat accumulation in the liver. The healthy color of urine is pale yellow.
• Yellow skin and eyes: Jaundice, a result of the accumulation of bilirubin due to the liver’s difficulty in filtering toxins, can cause yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. This symptom may indicate hepatitis A, B or C, and in more serious cases, it may cause itchy skin.
• Unexplained fatigue: Weakness, lethargy and decreased physical and mental performance can be signs of liver dysfunction. The liver stores essential vitamins for the body’s energy, and its impairment makes it difficult to oxygenate cells, resulting in constant tiredness.

The information is from the Viva Bem portal, from UOL.