The liver also stores sugar, which the body uses for energy, and helps regulate blood cholesterol and sugar levels. It helps the body fight disease and infection and produce proteins throughout the body, including those that cause blood to clot.
How alcohol affects your liver
The liver changes and can renew itself by creating new cells. Every time you drink alcohol, your liver filters the alcohol, causing liver cells to die and new cells to form. However, excessive long-term consumption can gradually reduce liver regeneration, causing permanent liver damage. Many different things can damage the liver, but one of the most common causes of liver damage is alcohol.