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Di Lorenzo's rule of thumb is to drink 30ml of water for each kilo of body weight per day;

'In the developed world, paracetamol is the most common cause of acute liver failure. Ibuprofen is linked to liver damage because it can increase the liver enzyme ALT (alanine aminotransferase), meaning liver cells are damaged or have died.'

If you do have some of the above symptoms, the good news is that the liver has the greatest regenerative capacity of any organ in the body. Even after 90 per cent of it has been removed, it can regrow to a normal size.

Importantly, our energy levels are also linked to the liver, so if you're feeling unusually fatigued it could be a sign to go to your doctor to get your liver checked.

Of particular concern is excess weight around the midsection, which suggests there is fat between the organs of the abdominal cavity rather than subcutaneous fat, which is fat under the skin.

'When our liver is burdened, it can't function properly, which impacts how it metabolises nutrients and fat, slowing down our metabolism and leading to weight gain. In a compromised liver, toxins can build up and hormonal imbalances can occur, leading to really stubborn weight gain.'