Patient Information Department of Nutrition and Dietetics Liver disease and diet This leaflet provides information for people with liver disease. It is important to eat a balanced diet and aim for a healthy body weight in order to support the functions of your liver. Introduction The liver plays an important role in a number of vital body functions, such as: Fighting infection and disease Getting rid of toxins and drugs Breaking down nutrients by aiding digestion Storing energy Releasing energy when the body needs it fast, e.g. when exercising Liver damage develops over time. Hepatitis (inflammation) and fibrosis (development ...
1825 Logan Ave. (Entrance 8) Ravi Mallavarapu, M.D. Waterloo, Iowa 50703 UnityPoint Health - Allen Hospital Srinivas Kalala, M.D. 319.235.3823 Digestive Health Center Ana Alardin, M.D. 125 E. Tower Park Dr. CedarValleyGI.com Barbara Burkle, ARNP Waterloo, Iowa 50701 Tracy Elliott, ARNP 319.234.5990 Low-Sodium Diet/Liver Cirrhosis If you have cirrhosis of the liver that is causing ascites, then your doctor may recommend a low-sodium diet. It is often recommended to limit sodium to 2,000 mg a day. Ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal area. Lowering the sodium you eat ...
MEDINA (Mediterranean Dietary Intervention study in Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease) Prepared by : Salwa Ibrahim Supervised by : Dr. Ola Anabtawi 1 • INTRODUCTION • METHODS • RESULT • DISCUSSION • Recommendation 2 Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and its progressive form, non- alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are among the most prevalent of liver diseases worldwide. Approximately 20 to 30 % of the adult population has NAFLD, making it the most common liver disease in developed countries . The incidence is as high as 50–85 % in people with pre-diabetes and diabetes. Diet is a modifiable risk factor that can potentially ...
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