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What is a reduced calorie liver diet?
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What is a reduced calorie liver diet?

The liver shrinkage diet (LRD) is a low-energy (calorie) diet that is particularly low in carbohydrates and fat. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Ahmed tells us more about the liver shrinkage diet.

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So, in preparation for weight loss surgery, your healthcare professional may ask you to go on a low calorie diet before surgery. This is often referred to as the liver shrinking or liver shrinkage diet and it consists of of having low carbohydrates. The reason for this is that the liver is a major storage organ for carbohydrates and starch. And before the surgery, for most bariatric operations, the liver will be in the way of the surgeon. Therefore, anything that can reduce the size of the liver, such as following a low-carbohydrate diet, will make the surgery easier because it allows the surgeon easier access to the stomach. you

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