Presenter: Dr. Vivian Asamoah M.D.

Original Date: October 18, 2020

The role and function of the liver; clinical diagnosis of underlying liver disease. The importance of the intestinal microbiome (IM) on the gut liver axis and the impact of dysbiosis on chronic liver disease. Pathogenesis and causative factors leading to disease progression: gut dysbiosis, bile acid metabolism chronic inflammation , intestinal permeability, and immune system activation. The impact of these factors on development or progression of chronic liver disease with a particular focus on fatty liver disease and cirrhosis/hepatic encephalopathy. Highlighting the role of IM manipulation in a an attempt to reverse or slow down liver disease through diet, use of studied herbals supplements, prebiotics, probiotics and synbiotics and fecal transplantation. Briefly conclude with practical pearls for the naturopathic clinician to fully understand full scope and benefits of adjunctive therapies available to treat their patient’s with chronic liver disease.

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