Can people with abnormal liver function take protein powder

Abnormal liver function can eat protein powder need to be combined with the specific circumstances, such as liver function of mildly abnormal patients can supplement protein powder; such as cirrhosis decompensated stage (hepatic encephalopathy) patients need to be careful with protein powder. Protein powder is mainly protein, which can supplement the body’s essential amino acids. Amino acids can participate in various types of metabolism in the body, which can help the recovery of the disease. For patients with mildly abnormal liver function, protein powder supplementation can be used to promote disease recovery. For patients in the decompensated stage of liver cirrhosis (hepatic encephalopathy), the intake of protein needs to be strictly controlled, because protein in the process of metabolism can lead to the elevation of blood ammonia and aggravate hepatic encephalopathy. For whether people with abnormal liver function can consume protein powder, it is recommended to consult a doctor to give guidance in the light of the condition.