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Diagnosed with non alcoholic fatty liver ,cirrhosis& its enlarged. a dr. told me bein vegan would help is this true? or can l eat healthier meats?

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There is no evidence: which I could find in a literature search that a vegan diet, per se, is healthier for people with cirrhosis, but it is undeniable that a plant based diet is better for all of us, and limiting animal proteins is good for both us and our environment and its sustainability. However, with cirrhosis, protein needs to be markedly limited (to 40 gms or less), animal or plant. Get to a healthy weight.

Answered 7/18/2017

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Get 2nd opinion: Cirrhosis is an extremely serious situation. Non-alcoholic fatty liver -- if this is truly the cause of your cirrhosis (assuming you have cirrhosis) -- is also very serious. If the best recommendation your physician could give is "Go be a vegan", truth be told is you need another physician. Get with a competent gastroenterologist, perhaps at a university. Peace and health.

Answered 4/24/2016

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