Physiological Function of the Liver:
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Metabolism and storage of nutrients, including protein, carbohydrate, and lipid.
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Biosynthesis and secretion of bile to emulsify lipid for further digestion and absorption.
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Detoxification.
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Regulation of circulation and electrolyte balance.
Health care and Life style to Keep the Liver Healthy:
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Balanced, light and fresh diet
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No moldy food
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Frequent hand-washing and no raw water or uncooked food
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Avoid sharing toothbrushes and razors
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Avoid tattooing or ear-piercing by using unsterilized equipments
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Avoid unnecessary venipuncture, blood transfusion, and high risk sexual behavior
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Regular life style, do not overwork
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Avoid unnecessary medications and over alcohol consumption
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Receive hepatitis B vaccination if you have no protective antibody
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Regular physical checkup
Dietary Habits to Keep the Liver Healthy:
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Adequate nutrition for patients with hepatitis
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Mild food
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Frequent, small meals
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High-caloric, high-protein, and low-fat diet
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Vitamin supplements
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Salt restriction if there is presence of leg edema
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Nutritional adjustment for patients with liver cirrhosis
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High-protein, high-carbohydrate and low-fat diet for early cirrhotic patients to promote liver regeneration
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Low-protein diet to decrease ammonia production in the presence of hepatic encephalopathy
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Salt restriction to minimize ascites and leg edema if present
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