The Self-Healing Organ The liver regenerates like no other human organ. Remove 75% and it grows back completely. Full regeneration takes only 8-15 days. Liver cells divide and multiply rapidly. Ancient Greeks knew about this power. Prometheus had his liver eaten daily by eagles. The liver regrew each night for eternal punishment. Your body carries mythological healing powers.
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