In diseases of the liver, a healthy and wholesome diet makes an important contribution to the health and progression of the disease. As long as the liver performs its functions, there is no need for restrictive dietary measures. Liver diets propagated in the past or a liver soft diet are no longer used.
Only in the event of complications and functional limitations of the liver cell tissue may certain nutritional therapeutic measures be necessary, but these must be determined individually in consultation with the attending physician and a nutritionist. Particular care should be taken to avoid malnutrition, which can have a negative effect on the clinical picture.
Sources and recommended reading:
- Hepatitis and nutrition. Ed.: Hepatitis Competence Network (Hep-Net).
- Guide for the liver patient with guidelines on nutrition. Ed.: DR. FALK PHARMA GmbH
- Guidebook for patients with chronic liver disease. Ed.: Working Group “Hepatology” of the Professional Association of Registered Gastroenterologists (BNG).
- Liver disease – the right diet. Ed.: Merz Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Frankfurt.
- Müller S-D,Bahnsen B, Pütz K: Genussvoll essen für Leber und Galle. Midena Publishing House
