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Proper eating habits can help preserve lung and liver function.

Proper eating habits can help preserve lung and liver function.

Although there is a lack of formal research regarding the effects of specific nutritional recommendations for Alphas, proper eating habits may help to preserve lung and liver function.  It is important to maintain an ideal body weight, whether you have lung/liver disease or not.  Since scientific research indicates that people with lung disorders need to … Read more

How does nutrition affect Alpha-1?

How does nutrition affect Alpha-1?

A healthy diet is an important part of optimising short term and long term health for Alphas. Eating a balanced diet provides us with the range of nutrients our bodies need and also helps maintain a healthy weight. Being a healthy weight can help reduce the risk of developing other conditions such as heart disease … Read more

Maintaining an ideal weight is even more important for Alphas.

Maintaining an ideal weight is even more important for Alphas.

“Too fat or too thin? Lose weight or gain weight? Those can be difficult questions to deal with even in the ‘normal’ life of a healthy person. But if you suffer from alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency you should take even greater care of yourself. Your diet should be balanced, although you don’t have to torment yourself … Read more