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5 Signs You Might Have an Overworked Liver

1. Unexplained Weight Gain

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Obviously, poor eating habits or a sedentary lifestyle will always contribute to weight gain. But if you find yourself gaining weight even while maintaining a consistent, moderately healthy lifestyle… then your liver might be to blame.

The liver plays a critical role in metabolizing food and alcohol. This includes breaking down and digesting fats. When your liver becomes sluggish and slows down, so does your metabolism and digestion. This in turn, can lead to unwanted fat piling onto your belly or love handles.

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