Nutrition principles and recommendations in different types of hepatic encephalopathy
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Appropriate nutrition - in terms of both quantity and quality - is not only one of the main life processes. A well-balanced diet including sufficient amounts of minerals and vitamins supports proper human development and functioning from fetal development to very advanced old age; it promotes regeneration after intensive exercise and is a key element for successful treatment of most acute and chronic diseases, including liver diseases.
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