Diet - liver disease

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The liver is involved in the metabolism of all foods. Metabolism is the conversion of food into energy. Changing the diet by increasing or decreasing proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, sodium (salt), and fluids may aid the liver in working more efficiently.

Review Date: 09/02/2005
Reviewed By: William McGee, M.D., M.H.A., Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA, and Director ICU Quality Improvement, Critical Care Division, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.