{"id":153372,"date":"2025-07-04T17:16:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T17:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-liver-at-night-what-happens-in-this-organ-while-you-sleep\/"},"modified":"2025-07-04T17:16:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T17:16:45","slug":"the-liver-at-night-what-happens-in-this-organ-while-you-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/the-liver-at-night-what-happens-in-this-organ-while-you-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"The Liver at Night: What Happens in This Organ While You Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<div class=\"visual__image image-initial-width\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The liver processes blood into the body and produces bile. (Infobae Illustrative Image)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h2>The Vital Role of the Liver in Human Health<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>liver<\/strong> is an essential organ located at the top of the <strong>abdomen<\/strong>, adjacent to the <strong>stomach<\/strong>, as well as the thick and thin intestines, gallbladder, and pancreas. According to the Dictionary of the National Cancer Institute, the liver consists of a <strong>right and left lobe<\/strong>, identifiable due to the presence of the <strong>falciform ligament<\/strong>, which lies at the center of this viscera.<\/p>\n<p>The primary function of the liver is to <strong>process<\/strong> blood, breaking it down and balancing its components. Moreover, the liver is crucial in <strong>metabolizing<\/strong> medications, enabling the body to utilize these substances without toxicity. However, to maintain its health, it is vital to respect the natural rhythms of this organ. Failure to do so may lead to conditions such as insomnia or <strong>chronic fatigue<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visual__image\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"The liver is detoxified by\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1751649404_510_The-Liver-at-Night-What-Happens-in-This-Organ-While.jpg\" width=\"1920\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">The liver is detoxified at night and rests, so Duarte recommends not to dine late. (Jes\u00fas Tovar Sosa\/Infobae)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p>In addition to its role in blood processing, the Cleveland Clinic emphasizes that the liver functions as a <strong>gland<\/strong> due to its ability to <strong>produce<\/strong> essential <strong>chemical substances<\/strong> required by the body. The deterioration of the liver often stems from detrimental habits, leading to conditions like fatty liver, which can arise from <strong>excessive toxin consumption<\/strong> or hepatitis, resulting from either <strong>high alcohol intake<\/strong> or viral infections. These conditions can eventually progress to liver failure, known as <strong>cirrhosis<\/strong>. Although not all habits lead to severe symptoms, liver issues can manifest as a <strong>lack of sleep<\/strong> or fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. <strong>David Duarte<\/strong>, who has studied medicine and homeopathy at the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), explains on social media that insomnia can signal that the liver is overworked. He elaborates that humans have periods of activity, which are accompanied by smaller cycles within the body, a concept known as <strong>biorhythm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"visual__image\"><picture><source  media=\"(min-width: 1000px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 768px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 580px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 350px)\"\/><source  media=\"(min-width: 80px)\"\/><img alt=\"Respecting biorhythms is key\" class=\"global-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"low\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/The-Liver-at-Night-What-Happens-in-This-Organ-While.png\" width=\"1536\"\/><\/picture><figcaption class=\"article-figcaption-img\">Respecting biorhythms is key to keeping the human body healthy. (Infobae Illustrative Image)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p>Duarte notes that both short and long cycles, ranging from minutes and hours to seasonal changes, play a crucial role. Familiarizing oneself with and respecting these rhythms can <strong>improve<\/strong> the overall <strong>functioning<\/strong> of the body. He explains that having dinner late can be a <strong>harmful habit<\/strong>, which, while prevalent in various cultures, places <strong>work overload<\/strong> on the liver, which performs two distinct functions during day and night.<\/p>\n<p>Duarte states, &#8220;We have two livers functionally: the day liver and the night liver.&#8221; At night, the liver is primarily focused on <strong>detoxifying<\/strong>, allowing the body to rest. To illustrate this concept further, he compares the liver&#8217;s nighttime function to that of an office worker who is expected to complete tasks after work hours. &#8220;Imagine wanting to leave at 6:00 p.m. but still being given work at 10:00 p.m.; it\u2019s exhausting,&#8221; Duarte points out.<\/p>\n<p>This analogy highlights the significance of adhering to <strong>physical needs<\/strong>. When these needs are neglected, it adversely affects the body&#8217;s general functioning. The sleep deprivation caused by liver stress can disrupt the <strong>nervous system<\/strong>, ultimately leading to a lack of <strong>brain<\/strong> rest. Taking the necessary steps to maintain liver health through appropriate lifestyle and dietary choices is crucial for overall well-being.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The liver processes blood into the body and produces bile. (Infobae Illustrative Image) The Vital Role of the Liver in Human Health The liver is an essential organ located at the top of the abdomen, adjacent to the stomach, as well as the thick and thin intestines, gallbladder, and pancreas. According to the Dictionary of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":153373,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[4033,384,21606,338],"class_list":["post-153372","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mazagine","tag-liver","tag-night","tag-organ","tag-sleep"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153372"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153372\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/153373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=153372"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=153372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}