Why can't patients with liver disease eat rooster?
Jun 05, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jiang Weimin
Introduction
Patients with liver disease typically refer to those with abnormal liver conditions, such as hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver, or liver fibrosis. Rooster meat is a common food in daily life and has high nutritional value. It contains abundant high-quality protein, fat, vitamins, and various minerals. Liver disease patients can moderately consume rooster meat to supplement their bodies with essential nutrients.
Generally, there is no medical advice stating that patients with liver disease should not eat rooster. Liver disease patients can occasionally consume small amounts of rooster meat, but they should avoid excessive intake to prevent worsening of their condition. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Liver disease typically refers to abnormal liver conditions such as hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver, or liver fibrosis. Rooster meat is a common food in daily diets and has high nutritional value. It contains abundant high-quality protein, fat, vitamins, and various minerals. Consuming moderate amounts of rooster meat can help liver disease patients supplement essential nutrients, strengthen physical health, and does not negatively affect disease management or treatment. However, patients should control their intake and avoid consuming large quantities or eating it frequently. Since liver dysfunction impairs metabolic processes, excessive consumption of high-protein foods may increase the metabolic burden on the liver and exacerbate the condition.
Liver disease patients should maintain a light diet, avoid greasy, high-fat, and spicy or irritating foods, and strictly follow medical advice regarding the use of appropriate medications for treatment.
