Penn Herb Wellness Guide

Liver Cirrhosis

Also indexed as:Cirrhosis, Liver
Get added support for this serious disease by taking care of your nutritional needs. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.

The right diet is the key to managing many diseases and to improving general quality of life. For this condition, scientific research has found benefit in the following healthy eating tips.

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Get enough protein, but not too muchGetting adequate protein is essential, but because of the danger of ammonia toxicity, a doctor should closely supervise any changes in protein intake.
Watch the copperSome people with cirrhosis may have an excess of copper in the liver. If this is the case, avoid foods rich in copper, such as chocolate, shellfish, and liver.

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