The liver preforms more than 500 functions! It is as essential to life as your heart and lungs. Click on the link below to learn more about the liver and its functions, liver function tests, steps to help you care for your liver , liver damage and liver biopsy. The information was compiled from various sources, including hepatologists working with HepTREC, the American Liver Foundation, The National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine, and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. If you have questions or concerns about information related to the liver, please contact HepTREC: info@heptrec.org