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A Well-Balanced Diet

To be healthy and help your body work properly you need to get the right balance between different foods and drinks. For many people with liver disease that … See more

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Supplements and vitamins

WebSupplements and vitamins. Most people can get the vitamins and other nutrients that they need by eating a healthy balanced diet. Many vitamin supplements will come straight …

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British Liver Trust

WebAdvice and support for patients and families affected by a liver condition. The British Liver Trust and Children’s Liver Disease Foundation have merged so we can better support …

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Diet and Liver Disease

WebThe food you eat can have a significant impact on your liver. If your liver is healthy a well-balanced diet can reduce your risk of developing some types of liver disease in the …

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Diet and cirrhosis

WebAs well as following the general dietary advice given to all patients with cirrhosis you may also be advised to eat a diet that is: High in starchy carbohydrates such as potatoes, …

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Sugar and the liver: what you need to know

WebWhen we eat sugar, our bodies also release inflammatory chemicals. If we eat sugar on a regular basis, the chemicals build up in our bodies affecting our liver and some other …

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Liver disease tests, diagnosis and screening

WebCheck haemoglobin levels (to see how much oxygen is being transported around the body by your red blood cells) Check your white cell count (to check how well your immune …

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Keeping a healthy weight

WebWrap the measuring tape all the way around your waist. Breathe out naturally and then take the measurement. Try to lose weight if your waist is: 94cm (37ins) or more for men. …

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Liver nurses ‘listen for red flags’ and are here to help

WebWe are here to listen for those red flags and provide the right support and help. The caller might have multiple health conditions. They might have a loved one with a life-limiting …

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Coffee and your liver FAQs

WebThere is good evidence that drinking coffee can reduce your risk of a type of liver cancer called hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).. There is also some evidence that drinking coffee …

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Sleep management and liver disease

WebSleep management and liver disease. Posted on: 16th September 2021. Sleep plays a huge part in our overall wellbeing. Adults are recommended to sleep an average of 7-9 hours …

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Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE)

WebHepatic encephalopathy (HE) refers to changes in the brain that occur in patients with advanced, acute (sudden) or chronic (long-term) liver disease. It is one of the major …

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Complementary and alternative therapy

WebComplementary and alternative therapy. There are a huge number of products that claim to help you to be healthier. Or to reduce the symptoms of medical …

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Download Publications

WebExpand the sections below and click on the links to download publications in PDF format. Publications downloads are free, but we are a charity and we can only keep our services …

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Looking after your liver

WebLove Your Liver is our national campaign devoted to liver health awareness and giving people the tools they need to keep their liver healthy. We offer information and support, a …

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Latest News & Blog

WebKeep up to date with the latest British Liver Trust news and blogs, including our campaigns, fundraising activities, research, health information and achievements, as well as the …

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