
Liver Health 101: What Your Liver Does and How to Protect It

At EASTSIDE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER in Kirkland, WA, we focus on total-body wellness—and that starts with a healthy liver. Dr. Frank Marinkovich, M.D., emphasizes functional strategies to support liver health, detect early signs of dysfunction, and prevent long-term damage through testing, nutrition, and targeted therapies.
What Does Your Liver Actually Do?
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Filters toxins, medications, and environmental chemicals
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Regulates blood sugar, cholesterol, and hormone levels
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Stores essential nutrients like iron and vitamins
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Breaks down fats and helps digestion via bile production
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Supports immune function by clearing out pathogens
Why it matters: If your liver is overwhelmed, everything from energy to digestion can suffer.
Common Signs of Liver Imbalance
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Fatigue or brain fog
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Bloating or right upper abdominal discomfort
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Unexplained weight gain
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Yellowing skin or eyes (jaundice)
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Poor tolerance to alcohol or fatty foods
Why it matters: These subtle signs can indicate early dysfunction—even if your labs are “normal.”
What Harms the Liver?
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Excess alcohol or acetaminophen use
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Processed foods and high-fructose corn syrup
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Chronic inflammation or insulin resistance
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Gut microbiome imbalance (leaky gut)
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Environmental toxin exposure
Why it matters: Most liver damage happens slowly, without symptoms, until it becomes serious.
How We Protect and Support Your Liver
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Functional Testing – Comprehensive liver panels, inflammation markers, and toxin screens
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Nutritional Support – Liver-friendly foods like cruciferous vegetables, turmeric, beets, and lemon
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Detox Protocols – Guided approaches to safely reduce toxic load
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Peptide Therapy & IV Support – For liver repair, mitochondrial function, and antioxidant defense
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Lifestyle Coaching – Sleep, hydration, and gut health strategies to reduce liver stress
Why it matters: With the right care, your liver can regenerate and function optimally—no matter your age.
Start Supporting Your Liver Today
Your liver works hard every day. Let’s give it the care it deserves. At EASTSIDE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, we use advanced tools and integrative care to support, protect, and restore liver function—naturally.
Book your Liver Health Consultation today
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