世界著名肝脏医生Melissa Palmer的文章:
......individuals suffering from ascites- a complication of cirrhosis resulting in an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, need to limit their intake of sodium. For every gram of sodium consumed, the accumulation of 200 milliliters of fluid results. The lower the consumption of sodium in the diet, the better controlled this excessive fluid accumulation is. For people with ascites, sodium intake should be restricted to under 1,000 milligrams per day and preferably under 500 milligrams. This goal is difficult, yet attainable.......