We spoke to Dr Sharan Narute Liver Transplant Surgeon - Medicover Hospital, Pune to shed light on the often overlooked but vital aspect of liver care. The liver performs numerous essential functions crucial for our overall health and vitality. It is involved in the digestion of food, synthesis of essential proteins, metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, and storage and usage of vitamins and minerals. In short, the liver is responsible for producing blood components necessary for clotting and immunity, as well as detoxification.