General Information and Help with Cirrhosis of the Liver

Nutrient / Supplement		Helpful notes
B Vitamins		B vitamins are very important for the proper function of your brain and nervous system. Supplements with natural vitamin B can help with liver problems such as cirrhosis. Also helps with digestion and allergy problems.
Folic Acid		helps to correct deficiencies.
L-carnitine		helps prevent accumulation of fat in the liver
L-methionine		helps detoxify harmful toxins
Omega Fatty Acids		helps with pain and stiffness and inflammation often occurring with cirrhosis.
Carotenoids		these are free radical scavengers that help stimulate immune system and liver cirrhosis sufferers normally need immune help. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of carotenoids.
Bioflavonoids		protects the body and helps to moderate inflammatory responses by the body of the person with liver problems. Supplements made from fruits and vegetables are a good source of bioflavonoids. Alcoholics are bad about eating fruits and vegetables so a good supplement helps.
Calcium		mineral helps people with cirrhosis to help with the stress caused to the body by the disorder. Promotes healing of tissue.See also magnesium.
Magnesium		influences metabolic rate and also helps reduces body stress and is needed to balance out calcium a good natural multi-vitamin and mineral supplement.
Selenium		a mineral that is a good detoxifier
Zinc		people with liver problems may not be getting enough zinc. Often a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement works well
Potassium		needed for good adrenal gland and muscle function.

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