Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition

Normal and Therapeutic Nutrition 3(2+1)

Lesson 25:Cirrhosis

Cause of cirrhosis

• Excessive alcohol consumption
1. Deficiency of proteins, carbohydrates and vitamins
2. Affects lipid metabolism by
• Fatty acid synthesis
• Fatty acid oxidation
• Stimulation to produce triglycerides
• Release of lipoproteins
• Uptake of circulatory lipids
• Risk of hepatitis B and C
• Malnutrition: Deficiency of vitamin A, ?-carotene, vitamin E and C
• Iron overload (Heamochromatosis), Wilson's disease (disturbance in Cu metabolism)
• Chronic viral hepatitis B, C, D and G
• Chronic bile duct obstruction
• Aflatoxins