Your liver can regrow itself
The human liver possesses an extraordinary ability to regenerate, swiftly rebuilding lost tissue after partial damage and restoring its full size and function within weeks.
The human liver is an amazing organ, capable of regrowing lost tissue after damage. If up to two-thirds of it is removed, for instance during cancer treatment or transplant donation, the remaining part can multiply and restore the organ to its original size within weeks to months. This incredible regeneration starts almost immediately, with liver cells rapidly dividing.
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