Cooking oil safe in liver cirrhosis.

Thanks for your question — it’s a very important one for maintaining long-term energy, cognitive health, and overall well-being. As a dietitian, I’ll guide you based on current evidence and clinical nutrition practice. 🧪 Your Lab Values: What They Mean Hemoglobin (Hb): 13 g/dL → This is normal for most adults. No anemia based on Hb. Vitamin B12: 162 pg/mL → This is low. Most labs consider: 300 pg/mL = Adequate 📌 Even if your hemoglobin is normal, a B12 level this low can lead to fatigue, brain fog, numbness/tingling, and long-term nerve damage if not corrected. 💊 How Much B12 Should You Take? Because your B12 is deficient, a therapeutic dose is needed first, followed by a maintenance dose. ✅ Recommended Plan: 🔹 Correction Phase: Dosage: 1,500 mcg of methylcobalamin (oral) daily Duration: At least 4–6 weeks This high oral dose is safe because excess B12 is water-soluble and excreted in urine. Alternatively (if advised by your doctor): Injections (e.g., 1,000 mcg intramuscular weekly for 4–6 weeks) are also effective, especially if there's poor gut absorption. 🔹 Maintenance Phase (after levels normalize): Once your B12 reaches a healthy level (usually >400–500 pg/mL): Dosage: 500 mcg daily or 1,000 mcg 2–3 times per week Monitor levels every 6–12 months to ensure stability 🍽️ Nutrition Advice from a Dietitian: In addition to supplements, increase intake of B12-rich foods, especially if you're vegetarian or vegan (as B12 is mostly found in animal products): Eggs Dairy (milk, yogurt, cheese) Fish (sardines, tuna, salmon) Chicken, beef, liver Fortified plant milks and cereals (check the label) ✅ Summary (Your Personalized Plan): Phase Dose Duration Form Correction 1,500 mcg daily 4–6 weeks Methylcobalamin (oral) Maintenance 500 mcg daily OR 1000 mcg 2–3x/week Ongoing Oral or continued food-based Would you like help picking a good quality supplement or designing a B12-rich meal plan? Let me know — happy to help! You said: Which cooking oil & what type (refined or cold pressed) is advisable to use to make Indian thali meals for a liver cirhosis & diabetic patient?? Can extra virgin olive oil be used in making roti flour n veg curry? Thnks ChatGPT said: Great and thoughtful question — and you're absolutely right to consider oil quality carefully when cooking for someone with liver cirrhosis and diabetes. As a dietitian, here's an evidence-based and practical approach for Indian cooking, tailored to both liver and blood sugar health. ✅ Best Oils for Liver Cirrhosis + Diabetes 🎯 Goals: Support liver function (reduce inflammation, avoid fatty buildup) Manage blood sugar Avoid liver stress from processed, oxidized, or inflammatory fats 🌿 Recommended Oils & Types Oil Best Type Why It’s Good Best Use Cold-Pressed Mustard Oil Cold-pressed, filtered Rich in monounsaturated fats, omega-3s, anti-inflammatory, traditional for Indian cooking Stir-frying, sabzis, tadkas Cold-Pressed Groundnut (Peanut) Oil Cold-pressed Balanced fat profile, stable at high heat Frying, curries Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) Extra virgin (unrefined) Excellent for liver & heart health, reduces insulin resistance Light sautéing, mixing in curries after cooking, or dough kneading Virgin Coconut Oil (limited) Cold-pressed Antimicrobial, medium-chain fats (less liver strain) — use sparingly Occasional tempering or South Indian dishes ❗ Avoid refined oils, vanaspati (hydrogenated fats), or “blended” oils. These are highly processed and harmful for liver and metabolic health. 🫙 Can You Use Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Indian Meals? ✅ Yes — but with care: Safe for low to moderate heat cooking (light sauté, curry base) Excellent for kneading roti flour — adds moisture and helps lower glycemic impact slightly Not ideal for high-heat deep frying (oxidizes at high temps) For example: sauté onions and tomatoes in olive oil on medium flame, then add water/spices. Or knead 1 tsp into roti dough per 2–3 cups of flour. 🛑 Oils to Avoid for Liver + Diabetic Patients: Refined vegetable oils (sunflower, soybean, safflower — unless cold-pressed) Palm oil, vanaspati, margarine Blended/“heart healthy” oils with additives or high PUFA (prone to oxidation) Excess ghee or butter (use minimally in liver-compromised patients) 🥗 Daily Oil Use — How Much? 3–4 teaspoons/day total oil per person is reasonable for liver and diabetes management Rotate oils weekly (e.g., mustard 1 week, olive oil next) for variety of fatty acids

Hi You can use olive oil ( for Indian cooking) .

Recommended Cooking Oils: Cold-pressed groundnut oil or sesame oil (in moderation): Good for Indian thali meals due to their stable fats. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO): Excellent for low-heat cooking, drizzling on cooked curries, or kneading into roti flour due to its anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective benefits. Yes, extra virgin olive oil can safely be used to: Knead roti flour (improves fiber absorption, keeps dough soft). Finish veg curries (add at the end to retain antioxidants).

Daily oil intake should be limited to 2–3 tsp/day, spread across meals.

Avoid: Refined oils and vanaspati (contain trans fats, harmful for liver and heart). High-heat cooking with EVOO (it loses its nutrients).

Good evening sir, Thank you for your question Predigested form of oil is preferable. Coconut oil is allowed in liver cirrhosis patients. For further information kindly contact me personally through practo app. Thank you

You can use regular or cold pressed oil for cooking depending on the temperature. If it is just sauteeing or salad dressing, cold pressed or virgin oil are good. If you need it for high temperature or frying, refined oil is good. But it comes down to the type and quantity of oil that you use monthly. Use a mix of at least 2-3 different types of oil like rice bran, coconut, sunflower, gingelly, mustard, or olive oil.

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Yes you can use olive oil  and avoid freid food and junk food.

Best is Coconut oil, as it has MCT Extra virgin olive oil is also good

For a patient with liver cirrhosis and diabetes, choosing the right cooking oil is crucial to support liver health, manage blood sugar levels, and avoid further inflammation or fat accumulation. Best oils for liver cirrhosis and diabetes 1. Cold pressed or extra virgin olive oil Benefits Rich in mono saturated fats and antioxidants, anti Inflammatory; helps reduce liver fat and insulin Resistance. Usage : Best for low to medium-heat cooking, salad dressing, Light sautéed or finishing dishes 2. Cold pressed rice bran oil : Benefits: Contain oryzanol which helps reduce cholesterol; suitable for liver and heart health Usage : Good for medium - heat cooking and Indian curries 3 cold pressed sesame oil: Benefits: Antioxidants rich, mild anti inflammatory, support digestion Usage : Suitable for Indian cooking style, moderate heat sautéed or seasoning 4. Avocado oil : Benefits: High in healthy fats and stable at higher heat Usage : Safe for medium - high heat cooking

Good evening pls consult through app directly.

Try to avoid fried food and use oil only for tadka purpose Olive oil A2 ghee Rice bran oil Wood pressed sunflower oil Coconut oil