Diet
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- Protein diet
- Dietary protein to 1-1.5 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day.
- Severe liver disease may require protein supplements.
- High carbohydrate diet
- This is the major source of calories for people with severe liver disease.
- Bread, pasta and grains
- The increased carbohydrate helps in preserving the protein in the body and prevent muscle wasting.
- Moderate fat intake
- The increased carbohydrate and fat help in preserving the protein in the body and prevent muscle wasting.
- Low salt diet, 88mmol or 2g Na per day
- Avoid foods that are rich in vitamin A
- Egg yolks
- Dairy products
- Fish oil
- Vitamin B supplements
- Vitamin B1 (thiamine)
- Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)
- Vitamin B3 (niacin)
- Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)
- Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
- Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
