Today we’re going to talk about one of the most hardworking and underappreciated organs in your body: the liver. Did you know that in countless people, this vital organ is slowly deteriorating without them even knowing it? The cells in your liver can become inflamed, get clogged with fat, and even form permanent scar tissue that chokes the life out of the organ. And the scariest part? This often happens in complete silence.

The problem with liver damage isn’t just that it’s silent in the beginning. It’s that when the symptoms finally do appear, they can be incredibly subtle. You might think it’s just a meal that didn’t agree with you, that you’re coming down with the flu, or you might blame it on stress and a lack of sleep. Both you and your doctors might think the problem lies elsewhere, all while inflammation and scarring are progressing. By the time you realize something is seriously wrong with your liver, it might be too late, with up to 90% of the organ already affected.