Cirrhosis of the Liver : Information

Cirrhosis of the Liver is a degenerative inflammatory disease that scars and hardens liver cells. The liver becomes unable to function like it should because the passage of blood is slowed or blocked by the scarring. The most common cause of cirrhosis is drinking too much alcohol. Early symptoms of cirrhosis of the liver include: fatigue, weakness, upset stomach, fever, poor appetite, red palms, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea. Cirrhosis can be fatal and many do die from this disease.

Nutrient / Supplement	Helpful notes
B Vitamins	B vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain and nervous system. Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with liver problems such as cirrhosis. Also helps with digestion and allergy problems.
Folic Acid	helps to correct deficiencies.
L-carnitine	helps prevent accumulation of fat in the liver
L-Methionine	helps detoxify harmful toxins
Omega Fatty Acids	helps with pain and stiffness and inflammation often occurring with cirrhosis.
Carotenoids	these are free radical scavengers that help stimulate immune system and liver cirrhosis sufferers normally need immune help. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of carotenoids.
Bioflavonoids	protects the body and helps to moderate inflammatory responses by the body of the person with liver problems. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of bioflavonoids. Alcoholics are bad about eating fruits and vegetables so a good supplement helps.
Calcium	mineral helps people with cirrhosis to help with the stress caused to the body by the disorder. Promotes healing of tissue. See also magnesium.
Magnesium	influences metabolic rate and also helps reduces body stress and is needed to balance out calcium a good natural multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Selenium	a mineral that is a good detoxifier
Zinc	people with liver problems may not be getting enough zinc. Often a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement works well
Potassium	needed for good adrenal gland and muscle function.

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All Information on this web page & pages linked to it are provided by GBS International training pack 1995/2002;
Dr. Mark Crapo nutritional seminars; The Herb Encyclopedia & Sara St.Louis RN, CIC, NP, MPA