![]() ![]() Cirrhotic patients present decreased bowel motility, bacterial overgrowth and increased intestinal permeability. In gut dysbiosis, proportionally lower concentrations of bacteria belonging to beneficial taxa such as Lachnospiraceae, Clostridiales, Ruminococcaceae and Veillonellaceae and others are observed, in relation to pathogenic taxa such as Enterobacteriaceae, Bacteroidaceae and others. ![]() ![]() In this review study, we revisited mechanisms associated with gut dysbiosis and intestinal hyperpermeability in advanced liver disease, and further discussed nutritional strategies for the management of dysbiosis in liver cirrhosis. Early identification of risk factors and appropriate treatment for hepatic decompensation is paramount for positive health outcomes. Cirrhosis is the end stage of progressive liver fibrosis, resulted from chronic inflammation and liver injury. ![]()
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