Dietary therapy for abnormal liver function during pregnancy

Abnormal liver function during pregnancy can be improved by adjusting diet. It is recommended to prioritize low-fat, high protein, and vitamin rich natural foods, and avoid high sugar, high salt, and processed foods. Abnormal liver function may be related to factors such as gestational cholestasis, viral hepatitis, and acute fatty liver during pregnancy, and the cause should be determined through medical examination.

1. High quality protein

Moderate intake of high-quality proteins such as fish, poultry eggs, and soy products can help with liver cell repair. Steamed fish and skinless chicken are preferred for animal protein, while bean curd and sugar free soybean milk can be selected for vegetable protein. The daily total amount should be controlled at 1-1.2 grams per kilogram of body weight to avoid excessive increase in liver metabolic burden. When merging renal dysfunction, it is necessary to adjust protein intake according to medical advice.

2. Compound vitamins

Dark vegetables such as broccoli and spinach provide folate and vitamin K, which can promote coagulation function; Citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C to help detoxify. It is recommended to consume 300-500 grams of vegetables and 200-350 grams of low sugar fruits daily. Fat soluble vitamin supplementation requires monitoring of blood drug concentration to avoid excessive accumulation.

3. Whole grain staple foods

Oats, brown rice and other low glycemic index staple foods can stabilize blood sugar and reduce the risk of fatty liver. The daily staple food intake is about 200-250 grams, combined with miscellaneous beans to enhance satiety. Pregnant women with gestational diabetes need to adjust the carbon water ratio according to the blood sugar situation, and give priority to buckwheat, quinoa and other coarse grains.

4. Essential fatty acids

Flaxseed oil and walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids that have anti-inflammatory effects, with a daily intake of about 15-20 grams of nuts. To avoid damaging nutrients during high temperature cooking, it can be paired with yogurt for consumption. When combining gallbladder diseases, it is necessary to control the total fat content and choose easily digestible medium chain fatty acids.

5. Liver protecting ingredients

Medicinal and edible ingredients such as goji berries and red dates can assist in improving liver blood circulation. It is recommended to boil soup 2-3 times a week for consumption. Herbal drinks such as dandelion tea and chrysanthemum tea should consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to avoid interaction with Western medicine. It is strictly prohibited to take liver protection and health products or traditional Chinese medicine preparations by oneself. During pregnancy, liver function abnormalities require weekly monitoring of transaminase and bile acid indicators. In addition to dietary adjustments, it is important to ensure 7-8 hours of sleep per day to avoid staying up late and increasing liver burden. Seek medical attention immediately when symptoms such as skin itching and darkened urine color appear, and hospitalization is required for emergencies such as acute fatty liver during pregnancy. All dietary therapy plans should be carried out simultaneously with clinical treatment under the guidance of nutritionists, and it is prohibited to replace formal medical intervention with extreme dieting or single food therapy.