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@parrot53 I was just remembering that I was told that a high protein diet that has a lot of PLANT based protein (tofu, legumes) is thought to be helpful in general but the protein part for HE. I supplemented my diet with protein snacks like keifer, Greek
Yogurt, almonds, pb on apples etc. When I was very intentional
about my diet (guided by a liver team nutritionist which was SO helpful) started to have many more good days and no more HE. I had also been having awful vivid nightmares which were thought to relate to
ammonia in my brain, and those also abated. I’m a social worker working with major mental illness and it certainly has made me more empathic with my patients when they lose their minds.
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Was told by Gastroenterologists that my HE is also caused because I get too sick to eat (blamed it on the cirrhosis).
Told to eat protein every morning and night.
Found these great (delicious) Power Crunch bars, a Boost pure protein cup and small liquid packets of Nitrica AWC.
I had a frightening reaction to a Paracentesis.
When I was in hospital, the doctor told me too much protein turns into ammonia.
Limited to 40 gr protein per day.
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That is good to know. I have been fairly good at my diet but I know there is still room for improvement. I am so glad to know it really helped you with HE when you stuck to it diligently. Glad you mentioned the nightmares. I get like movie reels before I go to sleep. I was wondering if it had to do with ammonia build up.
I was a public school teacher. You are to be commended for helping people. Please know you are appreciated by many of us. Thanks for responding. It was a great help.