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Supportive Care

Nutrition for
Liver Disease

Liver-specialist dietitians who understand the exact nutritional requirements of patients with ascites, encephalopathy, post-transplant and liver cancer.

Nutrition forLiver Disease
Why Nutrition Matters

Nutrition Is Treatment,
Not an Afterthought

In liver disease, nutrition is not supplementary to medical treatment — it is medical treatment. Malnutrition in cirrhotic patients increases the risk of complications, infections and death. The right protein intake prevents muscle wasting. The right sodium restriction controls ascites. At SALi, our dietitians know liver disease — they are not generic nutritionists giving generic advice.

Nutritional assessment at every patient visit — BMI, muscle mass, grip strength
Personalised diet plans for cirrhosis, fatty liver, liver cancer and post-transplant
Sodium restriction management for patients with ascites
Protein and BCAA supplementation for patients with hepatic encephalopathy
Pre-operative nutritional optimisation before liver surgery
Post-transplant dietary guidance — immunosuppression interactions, food safety
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What We Offer

Our Approach to Nutrition for Liver Disease

Cirrhosis Nutrition
Patients with cirrhosis need specific protein amounts, sodium restriction and late-evening snacks to prevent overnight catabolism. Our plans are liver-stage specific.
Ascites Management
Sodium restriction to 1,500–2,000 mg/day is the cornerstone of ascites management. We guide patients precisely — including reading food labels and adapting Indian diets.
Encephalopathy Diet
Contrary to old advice, cirrhotic patients with encephalopathy need adequate protein. We guide BCAA supplementation and targeted protein intake to prevent muscle loss.
Pre-Op Optimisation
Before liver surgery, nutritional status directly affects outcomes. We optimise nutrition 4–6 weeks before planned surgery to reduce post-operative complications.
Post-Transplant Guidance
After transplant, immunosuppression creates specific dietary risks — food safety, grapefruit interactions, weight management and bone health require specialist guidance.
Fatty Liver Reversal
Our LiCAP-linked nutrition programme is specifically designed for NAFLD reversal — calorie targets, macronutrient ratios and meal timing backed by current evidence.
Prof. Dr. Tom Cherian
Your Specialist

Prof. Dr. Tom Cherian

MBBS · FRCS (G Surg) · FRCS (I-Collegiate) · CCST (UK)
Advanced Transplant Fellowship, King's College Hospital, London
Senior Surgeon, King's College Hospital, London — 5 years
Trained at Birmingham Transplant Unit — 2nd largest in Europe
Founder & Managing Director, South Asian Liver Institute
Full Profile
650+
Liver Transplants Performed
98%
Liver Cancer Resection Success Rate
91%
Liver Transplant Survival Rate
15+
Cities Across India
Need dietary guidance for liver disease?

Book a nutrition consultation with our liver-specialist dietitian. Bring a list of your current medications and recent blood results.