Jul 5, 2011 | By Harper Jones
The pancreas and liver are both vital organs. If your pancreas or liver ever stopped functioning properly, your life would be in danger. Taking care of both organs through diet, exercise and limited alcohol intake will promote both organs to maintain healthy functioning. If your liver or pancreas ever do stop functioning properly, certain nutrients can help restore healthy function. Consult with your doctor if you think your pancreas or liver do not function properly.
Step 1
Consult your doctor and a dietitian before you begin a diet to mitigate the symptoms of liver or pancreatic problems. Dietary recommendations may vary depending on your specific condition and the condition of your organ or organs, and malnutrition is common with pancreatic and liver issues. Since malnutrition can lead to a variety of serious problems, including death, working with your doctor is necessary to come up with a diet that works for you.
Step 2
Increase your consumption of carbohydrates and protein. Liver disease is a general term for a variety of diseases that cause impaired liver function. The liver is responsible for a variety of bodily functions, including protein synthesis, cholesterol production and carbohydrate storage. Common symptoms of liver disease include jaundice of the skin and eyes. Manipulating your diet to stimulate proper liver function may not treat your condition, but it could help promote healthy liver function. Increasing dietary carbohydrates and protein may promote liver function and will supply your body with an increased amount of vitamins and minerals. Consume about 1 g of protein per kilogram of body weight. Limit sodium intake and consume vitamin supplements, especially B-complex vitamins.
Step 3
Eat foods that contain folate, lycopene and healthy fat, such as olive oil. A variety of diseases and disorders can impair pancreas function. The pancreas secretes insulin, a hormone that plays an integral role in digestion. Eating sources of folate, lycopene and healthy fat can increase pancreatic function and prevent pancreatic cancer. Folate is found in leafy greens, breakfast cereals, noodles and beans. Lycopene is available in tomatoes, and olive oil is a healthy fat available in most supermarkets.
References
http://www.livestrong.com/article/485550-how-to-restore-pancreas-liver-function-with-nutrients
