Reviewed by Dr.Vijaykumar Kamat & written by
Dr. Khyati Dave.
What is Cirrhosis of the Liver
Patients with liver cirrhosis need to make necessary changes in their diet to support the liver. Glycogen storage & release is hampered in cirrhosis, which can lead to malnutrition. So preventing malnutrition is extremely essential for patients suffering from this condition.
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CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER DIET RECOMMENDATIONS
Diet for Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis refers to a condition where damaged liver cells are replaced by scar tissue. Development of too many scar tissues leads to impaired liver functioning that affects the ability to store & release Glycogen (a substance which provides energy when required by the body). In cirrhosis, the body uses its own muscle tissues to provide energy. This leads to malnutrition, weakness & muscle wasting. Thus in cirrhosis, it is important to prevent malnutrition & limit additional liver damage.
We are providing the necessary food recommendations for Cirrhosis of the Liver.
Recommended Foods:
- Vegetarian food is recommended. It should contain green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, lettuce, coriander, and curry leaves.
- Other vegetables like Beets, carrots, radishes, broccoli, Brussels
- Spices like turmeric, garlic, cloves, and cinnamon are excellent
- Fruits- Grapefruit, Sugarcane juice, strawberries, Lemon, oranges, apples, Avocados, Walnuts.
- Eat after every two to three hours.
Foods for Moderate Consumption:
Limit the use of oil, ghee, butter, dairy, and fruits like custard apples,and chickoo
Foods to Avoid:
- Alcohol in any form should be completely avoided in Cirrhotic liver.
- Non-vegetarian food should be avoided; this includes seafood, lean meat, and eggs.
- Completely avoid frozen, preserved, canned foods, including chips, soups, meats, or vegetables, as there are known to have high salt or sugar, which may lead to fluid retention.
- Avoid sugary foods such as chocolates, ice cream, candies, and cake
