학술논문
Nutritional Support for Liver Diseases
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
Nutrients. August 2023, Vol. 15 Issue 16
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2072-6643
Abstract
Author(s): Dominika Jamioł-Milc (corresponding author) [1,*]; Anna Gudan [1]; Karolina Kaźmierczak-Siedlecka [2]; Joanna Hołowko-Ziółek [1]; Dominika Maciejewska-Markiewicz [1]; Katarzyna Janda-Milczarek [1]; Ewa Stachowska [1] 1. Introduction Chronic liver disease (CLD) [...]
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.
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.