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A 37-year-old male asked:

My ammonia is coming 71 umol/l due to valporic acid. i am having prescribed lactulose. if i completely remove protein from diet is it advisable?

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Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered

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Protein: Talk to your doctor. Although no protein is not recommended a low protein diet would be of benefit.

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