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Management of sarcopenia in cirrhosis requires a multi-pronged approach including specific nutritional targets (35 kcal/kg, 1.2-1.5 g/kg protein) and exercise (150-200 mins/week), with late-evening snacks recommended.

To fight muscle loss, you need to eat enough calories (at least 35 per kg of body weight) and protein (1.2-1.5 grams per kg) every day. Don't restrict protein even if you have liver confusion. Also, eat a snack before bed to stop your body from breaking down muscle overnight. Combine this with moderate exercise for 150-200 minutes a week.

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The management of sarcopenia requires a multi-pronged approach including nutrition, exercise and additional pharmacological therapy as deemed necessary.
Elizabeth J. Carey et al. · Hepatology · 2019

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Based on expert consensus and guidelines from EASL and ISHEN.

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A North American Expert Opinion Statement on Sarcopenia in Liver Transplantation

Elizabeth J. Carey et al. · Hepatology · 2019

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