If not corrected, muscle and body fat loss can
result in a variety of health complications.
A high protein diet is important for people with
chronic liver disease as the protein is used to
maintain muscles and body tissues (including
the liver) and to the keep the body working
normally.
Some people believe that people with liver
disease need to avoid protein-rich foods to
help prevent a condition called hepatic
encephalopathy. However, this is not the
case. Hepatic encephalopathy is treated by
medications and avoiding protein will only
make you more malnourished.