Sem 2 Ch 6 Gallbladder, Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder: In the past a low protein diet often was prescribed for pts with Cirrhosis because it was thought to

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In the past a low protein diet often was prescribed for pts with Cirrhosis because it was thought to

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Decrease amount of ammonia produced in the intestine. current belief is that protein should not be restricted because these pts often have existing malnutrition

Sem 2 Ch 6 Gallbladder, Exocrine Pancreatic Disorder

In the past a low protein diet often was prescribed for pts with Cirrhosis because it was thought to

Decrease amount of ammonia produced in the intestine. current belief is that protein should not be restricted because these pts often have existing malnutrition

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