Metabolism, Excretion, Protection – The Threefold Role of the Liver
The functions of the liver are highly complex: it plays metabolic, excretory, and protective roles. This vital organ helps maintain the balance of carbohydrate metabolism in the pigeon’s body, as well as the formation and transport of fats. Through its involvement in sugar and fat metabolism, the liver plays a key role in regulating the bird’s energy balance and heat production. At the same time, the liver also functions as an excretory organ, helping the pigeon’s body eliminate potentially harmful substances.
Energy Supply During Long Flights
The liver is also a crucial organ for energy storage and energy production. During periods of rest, it converts excess glucose (blood sugar) from food partly into glycogen (the animal equivalent of plant starch), storing it in this form, while another portion is stored as fatty acids in the body’s fat reserves.
During physically demanding races and long-distance flights, the pigeon’s body converts the glycogen stored in the liver back into easily usable glucose, which is then delivered to the muscle cells. From this source, birds obtain the reserve energy needed to complete extremely long distances.
The Body’s Fuel: Why Glucose Is Essential During Racing
Glucose is the most important nutrient (“fuel”) for cells and an essential and constant component of a pigeon’s blood. Since flight itself requires an enormous amount of energy, the average blood glucose level in pigeons is higher than in mammals.
During flight, the amount of glucose consumed by muscle activity is significant. However, one of the body’s largest glucose-consuming organs is the brain and central nervous system. Glucose is also essential for proper heart function, which plays a crucial role during physically demanding races.
Detoxification After Intense Physical Stress
The liver performs several additional essential functions. Among other things, it plays a role in blood formation and also serves as an important vitamin storage organ. Another vital function of the liver is detoxification and the elimination of harmful substances entering the body.
During races, intense muscular activity leads to the accumulation of large amounts of metabolic waste products in the pigeon’s body, and their neutralization and removal is also the responsibility of the liver. Pigeons may occasionally drink contaminated water or ingest fertilizers and other chemicals, making it especially important to support the liver’s detoxification function.
Why Is Liver Support So Important?
The liver is an extremely resilient organ, designed by nature in such a way that even if a large portion of its tissue is damaged, it can still continue to function. In other words, it is a highly “over-engineered” organ. However, during the racing season, the pigeon’s liver must operate under continuous and intense load, which is why it is advisable to support it with products that promote detoxification processes.
SUPERLIV: Natural Support for Liver Function in Racing Pigeons
Among products available on the market, the herbal SUPERLIV oral solution has been specifically developed to support the liver’s detoxification function.
Its use is particularly recommended during the racing season, administered for 2–3 days after returning from races, allowing the birds’ bodies to “breathe out” the toxins accumulated during heavy exertion. By supporting detoxification, the overall condition and immune system function improve, making the birds more resistant to disease.
SUPERLIV also has appetite-stimulating and feed-utilization-enhancing effects. This helps exhausted racing pigeons recover more quickly and regain strength sooner. Its use is beneficial not only during the racing season but also in young birds, as it promotes stronger development of internal organs and musculature. Due to its detoxifying effects, SUPERLIV is also recommended after antibiotic treatments, deworming, and other medication regimens.
In cases of mycotoxin-related poisoning, herbal preparations specifically designed to neutralize the harmful metabolic by-products of mold fungi—such as TOXIBLOK drinking solution—can provide significant support in protecting the liver.
When used together with STRESROAK, a stress-relieving and immune-boosting drinking solution, excellent results can be achieved in the training and racing of pigeons, contributing to better performance and overall health.
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