The liver is a vital organ for everyone, but the liver is especially important for the majority of porphyria patients.
Porphyrin production takes place in the liver.
Overproduction of porphyrins during porphyria attacks can and do damage the liver. To avoid having liver problems in porphyria you need to remember to maintain healthy eating habits. Fatigue, decreased appetite, nausea, vomiting, and food intolerances are sometimes associated with liver disease. It may also be necessary to reduce your sodium and fluid intake. Another very important thing is to avoid all alcohol, inhalation of chemical solvents and toxic fumes, and to avoid the use of all cytochrome P-450 pharmaceuticals.