Because there are obstacles in the processing and utilization of protein by the liver, the intake of protein should be appropriately increased. However, for patients with hepatic coma and advanced cirrhosis, too much protein will increase the burden on the liver and aggravate the condition, so animal protein should be restricted.

Because its metabolism in the body will produce more ammonia, which can induce or aggravate hepatic coma, such patients can choose some plant proteins rich in branched-chain amino acids, especially soybean proteins. Because branched-chain amino acids are mainly metabolized in muscles, they have protective effects on liver function.

2, children under the age of three should not eat.

Newborns should not eat protein powder, and the best nutrition for babies is breast milk. If children can't eat breast milk for various reasons, they should choose formula milk powder of the corresponding month or age instead of protein powder, because the protein component of the latter is not suitable for children, which is not conducive to children's digestion and absorption, and may cause vomiting, diarrhea or allergies after eating.

Extended data;

There are four kinds of people suitable for eating protein powder:

1. The diet is basically normal, but people in protein have extra consumption due to diseases, such as fractures and burns.

2. Vegetarians, especially vegans, can use protein powder to improve protein's insufficient intake, but it cannot completely replace the role of diet.

3. People who can't eat high-quality protein food, such as pregnant women who feel sick at the smell of meat. Patients with acute hepatitis often feel obvious nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. It is necessary to supplement high-quality protein which is easy to digest and absorb without increasing the burden on the liver. Protein powder can be used appropriately.

4. People who exercise muscles. Finally, don't blindly take protein powder. Excessive use of protein powder will bring extra burden to liver and kidney. When liver failure, elevated blood ammonia or signs of hepatic encephalopathy appear, protein's rich foods, including protein powder, should be temporarily avoided. Baby is not recommended to eat protein powder, and others should not supplement it excessively.

Reference source; Baidu encyclopedia-protein powder