Nutritional Support for Liver Diseases

The liver is a key organ that is responsible for the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and the absorption and storage of micronutrients. Unfortunately, the prevalence of chronic liver diseases at various stages of advancement in the world population is significant. Due to the physiolog...

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Published in:Nutrients 2023-08, Vol.15 (16), p.3640
Main Authors: Jamioł-Milc, Dominika, Gudan, Anna, Kaźmierczak-Siedlecka, Karolina, Hołowko-Ziółek, Joanna, Maciejewska-Markiewicz, Dominika, Janda-Milczarek, Katarzyna, Stachowska, Ewa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcoholism
Bile ducts
Chemotherapy
Cholangiocarcinoma
cirrhosis
Diet
Diet therapy
Enteral nutrition
Fatty acids
Genetic aspects
Health aspects
Hepatitis
Hepatitis B
Immune system
Lifestyles
Liver cancer
Liver cirrhosis
Liver diseases
Liver transplants
Malnutrition
Medical prognosis
Metabolic disorders
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolites
NAFLD
NASH
nutrition
Nutrition research
Nutritional status
Physiological aspects
Review
Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc
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Summary:The liver is a key organ that is responsible for the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and the absorption and storage of micronutrients. Unfortunately, the prevalence of chronic liver diseases at various stages of advancement in the world population is significant. Due to the physiological function of the liver, its dysfunction can lead to malnutrition and sarcopenia, and the patient’s nutritional status is an important prognostic factor. This review discusses key issues related to the diet therapy of patients with chronic liver diseases, as well as those qualified for liver transplantation and in the postoperative period.
ISSN:2072-6643
2072-6643
DOI:10.3390/nu15163640