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Review
. 2019 Jul 10;21(8):38.
doi: 10.1007/s11894-019-0706-5.

Nutrition in Cirrhosis

Lena B Palmer  1 , Gabriela Kuftinec  2 , Michelle Pearlman  2 , Caitlin Homberger Green  3
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Review

Nutrition in Cirrhosis

Lena B Palmer et al. Curr Gastroenterol Rep. .

Abstract

Purpose of review: This review discusses the prevalence of malnutrition in cirrhosis, metabolic functions of the liver and alterations in cirrhosis, malnutrition screening tools, and common macronutrient and micronutrient deficiencies encountered in individuals with chronic liver disease and their impact on morbidity and mortality.

Recent findings: Several meta-analyses and international society guidelines recommend malnutrition screening and nutrition interventions to improve outcomes in all patients with chronic liver disease given their high risk of malnutrition which is often under recognized. Malnutrition is common in individuals with chronic liver disease and has a significant impact on patient outcomes. Thus, it is critical that validated malnutrition screening tools are used routinely in this patient population in order to identify high-risk patients and implement nutrition and exercise interventions early.

Keywords: Branched-chain amino acids; Cirrhosis; Malnutrition; Nutrition; Sarcopenia.

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