Question

Why is the liver susceptible to the effects of most toxins?

Answer 1

You must have noticed that some certain medicines are taken off from market, the main reason behind them is side effects- mainly Liver toxicity. These medicines contains several chemicals which cause injury to liver causing liver disease.

Toxicity of liver is called as Hepatotoxicity. Since liver is the main organ which is involved in blood transporting and purifying the chemicals taken by us in dose of medicinal agents, it is more susceptible for most of the toxins. These chemical containing medicinal agents and other chemicals of labs and industry(like plastic) cause the hepatotoxicity. Even natural chemicals and herbal remedies damage the organ. These chemical toxins are called Hepatotoxins.