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Diet and Lifestyle Modifications in PBC: What Can We Recommend to Our Patients?


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In this practical and patient-focused video, Dr. Nadege Gunn, a hepatologist based in Waco, Texas, shares essential diet and lifestyle strategies for individuals living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC). Addressing a common question—“What can I eat or do to feel better?”—Dr. Gunn highlights the benefits of a balanced, Mediterranean-style diet rich in fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, fish, and olive oil. She emphasizes bone health as a key concern for PBC patients, recommending adequate intake of vitamin D and calcium, resistance-based exercises, and regular weight-bearing activity. The video also stresses the importance of monitoring fat-soluble vitamin levels (A, D, E, and K), avoiding alcohol, and supplementing with a multivitamin if needed. Dr. Gunn further underscores the role of maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, avoiding smoking, and ensuring hepatitis A and B vaccinations to prevent additional liver complications. Whether you're a provider looking to guide patients or someone living with PBC seeking actionable advice, this video offers valuable lifestyle recommendations to help manage the disease and improve overall liver health.

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