Can patients with cirrhosis eat Ejiao cake?

Jul 02, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My grandmother has cirrhosis of the liver. Today, relatives visited and brought a lot of donkey-hide gelatin (Ejiao). My grandmother wants to eat it. Can patients with liver cirrhosis consume Ejiao candy?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Patients with cirrhosis can consume Ejiao cake in moderation, but should pay attention to the following: 1. Nutritional content: Ejiao cake is rich in protein, amino acids, and various minerals. Consuming it in appropriate amounts helps supplement nutrients needed by patients with cirrhosis and promotes overall health. 2. Principle of moderation: Due to the possible presence of cooking wine, walnut kernels, almond, and other ingredients in Ejiao cake, which contain small amounts of alcohol and fat, excessive consumption may increase the burden on the liver and affect disease management. Therefore, patients with cirrhosis should strictly control their intake of Ejiao cake to avoid overconsumption. 3. Comprehensive management: While consuming Ejiao cake, patients with cirrhosis should also follow a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet, avoid spicy and irritating foods, and abstain from smoking and alcohol. At the same time, they should actively cooperate with medical treatment, maintain healthy lifestyle habits, and manage the condition comprehensively.